Magnesium Chloride

MgCl₂

IUPAC: Magnesium chloride

CAS: 7786-30-3

Descripción general

Magnesium chloride is the primary source of magnesium metal via electrolysis. It is also used as a road de-icer, tofu coagulant, and dust suppressant.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Magnesium Mg 1 24,3050
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Composición elemental

Mg
Magnesium ×1
25,5%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
74,5%

Usos

  • • De-icing roads
  • • Magnesium metal production
  • • Tofu coagulant (nigari)
  • • Dust control

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Used as nigari to coagulate soy milk into tofu, a tradition going back centuries in Japan

Structure

SMILES

[Mg+2].[Cl-].[Cl-]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
95,21 g/mol
Densidad
2,3200 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
714,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
1412,0 °C
Solubilidad
543 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
93,9227
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

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CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

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Copper(II) Sulfide

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(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Chloride?
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Magnesium Chloride?
Magnesium Chloride has a molar mass of 95.21 g/mol.
What state is Magnesium Chloride at room temperature?
Magnesium Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Magnesium Chloride organic or inorganic?
Magnesium Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Magnesium Chloride?
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂) is composed of Magnesium (Mg), Chlorine (Cl).