Magnesium oxide
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| Chemical formula | MgO |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 40.3 |
| Density(g/cc) | 3.58 |
| Melting Point(°C) | 2852 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 3600 |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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Magnesium Oxide is a close analogue of calcium oxide.
Sources
- calcination of magnesium carbonate
Uses
It is used as feedstock for magnesium hydroxide