Sulfato de magnesio

MgSO₄

IUPAC: Magnesium sulfate

CAS: 7487-88-9

Descripción general

Magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salt (in its hydrated form MgSO₄·7H₂O). It is used in bath salts and agriculture.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxígeno O 4 15,9990
Magnesio Mg 1 24,3050
Azufre S 1 32,0600

Composición elemental

O
Oxígeno ×4
53,2%
Mg
Magnesio ×1
20,2%
S
Azufre ×1
26,6%

Usos

  • • Bath salts (Epsom salt)
  • • Fertilizer
  • • Medical (eclampsia treatment)
  • • Brewing

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Epsom salt is named after the town of Epsom in Surrey, England, where it was first distilled from a spring

Estructura

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Mg+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
120,37 g/mol
Densidad
2,6600 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1124,0 °C
Solubilidad
357 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
119,9368
TPSA
88,6 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
6
Complejidad
62,0

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Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

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CH₃COONa

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NaAlO₂

Azida de sodio

NaN₃

Benzoato de sodio

C₇H₅NaO₂

Bicarbonato de amonio

NH₄HCO₃

Bicarbonato de sodio

NaHCO₃

Bitartrato de potasio

KHC₄H₄O₆

Bromuro de sodio

NaBr

Carbonato de bario

BaCO₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulfato de magnesio?
Sulfato de magnesio (MgSO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Sulfato de magnesio?
Sulfato de magnesio has a molar mass of 120.37 g/mol.
What state is Sulfato de magnesio at room temperature?
Sulfato de magnesio is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sulfato de magnesio organic or inorganic?
Sulfato de magnesio is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sulfato de magnesio?
Sulfato de magnesio (MgSO₄) is composed of Oxígeno (O), Magnesio (Mg), Azufre (S).