Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Names and Identifiers
Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | B2MgO4
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Molar Mass | 109.92 |
Density | 2.300 |
Melting Point | 988 (anhydrous parent compound) [CRC10] |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble H2O [MER06] |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties colorless orthorhombic crystal or white powder. Soluble in acid, slightly soluble in water. |
Use | Uses for the pharmaceutical industry, preservatives, fungicides. |
Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Upstream Downstream Industry
Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Reference
Reference Show more | Li Yaoyao, Zhou Huan, Wang, Xing Fan et al. Phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium of Mg(BO_2)_2 in MgCl_2 aqueous solution [J]. Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2020(8). |
Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Production method
sodium metaborate magnesium chloride method sodium metaborate tetrahydrate and magnesium chloride and a certain amount of water are added to the reaction kettle, under heating conditions, white precipitation of magnesium metaborate is generated. The slurry was then filtered, and the precipitate was washed with water and then dried to obtain a final magnesium metaborate product. Its
2NaBO2·4H2O MgCl2→Mg(BO2)2·H2O 2NaCI 7H2O
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Boric acid (HBO2), magnesium salt - Introduction
Magnesium Borate, also known as Magnesium Borate (Mg(H3BO3)2), is an inorganic compound. The following is a description of the nature, use, formulation and safety information of the Magnesium Borate:
Nature:
- Magnesium Borate is a white crystalline solid.
-Its molar mass is about 215.14g/mol.
- Magnesium Borate is insoluble in water at room temperature, but can be dissolved in dilute acid and dilute alkali solution.
-It is a stable compound and is not easy to decompose at high temperatures.
Use:
- Magnesium Borate is widely used as an additive and buffer for drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.
-It can also be used as an ingredient for anti-caking agents, preservatives and oxidizing agents.
-In chemical laboratories, Magnesium Borate is often used to adjust the acidity and alkalinity of buffer solutions.
Preparation Method:
- Magnesium Borate can be obtained by the reaction of boric acid and Magnesium hydroxide. The reaction equation is as follows:
Mg(OH)2 2H3BO3 → Mg(H3BO3)2 2H2O
Safety Information:
-low toxicity of Magnesium Borate, generally considered harmless to the human body.
-However, during use and handling, care should still be taken to avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin.
-When handling Magnesium Borate, you should wear suitable protective measures, such as laboratory gloves and masks, and operate in a well-ventilated place.
It should be noted that the above information is for reference only, and the specific safety operation should be carried out according to the actual situation and relevant safety guidance.
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