Magnesium Chloride

MgCl₂

IUPAC: Magnesium chloride

CAS: 7786-30-3

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Magnesium Mg 1 24.3050
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
95.21 g/mol
घनत्व
2.3200 g/cm³
गलनांक
714.0 °C
क्वथनांक
1412.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).