Magnesium Carbonate
MgCO3
Formula wt, anhydrous 84.31
4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·5H2O Formula wt, basic 485.65
MgCO3·H2O Formula wt, monohydrate 102.33
504(i) [546-93-0] [39409-82-0] [23389-33-5] 0E53J927NA magnesium carbonate
4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·5H2O Formula wt, basic 485.65
MgCO3·H2O Formula wt, monohydrate 102.33
504(i) [546-93-0] [39409-82-0] [23389-33-5] 0E53J927NA magnesium carbonate
DESCRIPTION
Magnesium Carbonate occurs as light, white, friable masses, or as a bulky, white powder. It is a basic hydrated magnesium carbonate or a normal hydrated magnesium carbonate. It is stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water, to which, however, it imparts a slightly alkaline reaction. It is insoluble in alcohol, but dissolves, with effervescence, in dilute acids.