Standard Magnesium carbonate fine powder, 100g (Hydrated, pigment, filler)

Description: Magnesium Carbonate is more complicated than it first seems. There are hydrated carbonates, basic carbonate and hydrated basic carbonates, which are all commonly known as ‘Magnesium Carbonate’. Inoxia currently stocks two grades, which are hydrated basic magnesium carbonates. The light form is 2–2.5 times more bulky than the heavy. Please note this listing is for Standard Magnesium Carbonate , if you require Light Magnesium Carbonate, please visit our other listings. Light Magnesium Carbonate The light, or low density form has the formula 4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·4H2O and is also known by the mineral name Hydromagnesite. The low density is owing to the porous crystal structure. It is the best version to use as climbing, gym or weightlifting chalk. Heavy Magnesium Carbonate The Heavy, or high density form has the formula 4MgCO3· Mg(OH)2·5H2O and is also known by the mineral name Dypingite. The higher density is the result of a more impenetrable crystal structure. This grade is usually chosen as the most suitable buffer in paper and other materials. Some information is included here to help clarify which compound best suits your needs. Standard Magnesium Carbonate This has the formula MgCO3 and the mineral name Magnesite. Application guide Light Heavy Standard Anticaking / Free flow Yes Yes Yes Gym Chalk Best OK OK Climbing Chalk Best OK OK Weightlifting Chalk Best OK OK Refractory Bricks No No Yes Rubber filler Yes - - Plastic filler Yes - - Filler Yes Yes Yes Fireproofing & Heat preservation Yes - Yes Buffer Yes Yes No Drying agent Yes Yes - Pigment Yes Yes Yes Food additive E504 Yes* Yes* Yes* Food additive E504 (i) No No Yes* Food additive E504 (ii) Yes* Yes* No Antacid Yes* Yes* Yes* Laxative Yes* Yes* - * Our stock may not be suitable for human consumption, contact us if you require food / pharmaceutical grade. - No data at this time.

Price: 12.1 USD

Location: Cranleigh

End Time: 2024-03-04T11:18:50.000Z

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