MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
CAS 7487-88-9
Chemical Formula MgSO₄
Molecular Weight 120.37 g/mol
Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄) is an inorganic salt commonly used in a variety of industrial, agricultural, and medical applications. It is available in several forms, including the heptahydrate (MgSO₄·7H₂O) and anhydrous forms.
Magnesium Sulphate is highly soluble in water and is primarily known for its use in agriculture as a fertilizer and in medicine for treating magnesium deficiencies, muscle spasms, and eclampsia.
Industrial Uses
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Agricultural Industry :
- Fertilizer: Used as a source of magnesium and sulfur for plants, promoting healthy growth, especially in crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.
- Soil Conditioner: Helps improve soil quality and nutrient content.
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Pharmaceutical Industry :
- Magnesium Supplementation: Used in intravenous or oral formulations to treat magnesium deficiency or low magnesium levels in the body.
- Eclampsia Treatment: Administered intravenously to control seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia or eclampsia.
- Laxative: Used as a mild laxative in certain medical treatments.
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Industrial Applications :
- Manufacturing: Used in the production of textiles, paper, and as a component in various chemical processes.
- Water Treatment: Applied in water treatment processes to remove impurities.
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Cosmetic Industry :
- Bath Soaks: Often used in bath salts and body scrubs for its soothing and muscle-relaxing properties.
Specifications
| CAS No | 7487-88-9 |
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| EC Number | 231-298-2 |
| Appearance | White crystalline or granular powder |
| Molecular Weight | 120.37 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | MgSO₄ |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (very soluble) |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (USP/BP/EP Standards) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 1124°C (decomposes) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| pH (Solution) | 5.5–7.0 (in a 10% aqueous solution) |