Packings
04477
Article No. 04477
Purity 99%
Molecular Formula MgSO4.7H2O
H.S. Code 2833.2100
Grade Extra Pure
CAS No. 10034-99-8
Molecular Weight 246.47
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Specifications

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Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour Colorless crystals
Odour Odorless pH value 5 - 8 at 50 g/l
Decomposition point [°C] >150°C Vapour pressure [20°C] < 0.133 hPa at 20 °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.678 Solubility in water [% weight] 246.48 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble

Specifications

Appearance Colorless crystals or a white, crystalline powder Assay (on dried basis) 99.0 - 100.5%
Solubility Freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water, practically insoluble in alcohol Identifications To comply IP, BP, USP tests
Appearance of solution To comply IP, BP, USP tests pH (5% solution in water) 5.0 - 9.2
Acidity or alkalinity To comply IP, BP test Chloride (Cl) Max. 0.014%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max. 0.001% Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.002% Selenium (Se) Max 0.003%
Loss on drying (at 450°C) 48.0 - 52.0%