Magnesium Silicate

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

IUPAC: Magnesium silicate hydroxide

CAS: 14807-96-6

अवलोकन

Talc (hydrous magnesium silicate) is the softest known mineral, rated 1 on the Mohs hardness scale. Its layered crystal structure allows sheets to slide easily, giving it a soapy, greasy feel. It is the primary ingredient in talcum powder and is used in many industrial applications.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Oxygen O 12 15.9990
Magnesium Mg 3 24.3050
Silicon Si 4 28.0850

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

  • Talcum powder and baby powder
  • Paper coating and filler
  • Ceramics
  • Cosmetics (foundation, eye shadow)

रोचक तथ्य

  • The softest mineral on the Mohs scale (hardness 1), can be scratched with a fingernail

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Contamination with asbestos is a historical concern
  • ⚠ Inhalation of fine particles may affect lungs

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[O-][Si]12O[Si]3(O[Si](O1)(O[Si](O2)(O3)[O-])[O-])[O-].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2]

गुण

प्रकार
inorganic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
379.27 g/mol
घनत्व
2.7500 g/cm³
गलनांक
900.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
377.8175
TPSA
150.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
19
Complexity
188.0

अन्य नाम

Talc Soapstone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Silicate?
Magnesium Silicate (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium silicate hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Magnesium Silicate?
Magnesium Silicate has a molar mass of 379.266 g/mol.
What state is Magnesium Silicate at room temperature?
Magnesium Silicate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Magnesium Silicate organic or inorganic?
Magnesium Silicate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Magnesium Silicate?
Magnesium Silicate (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Magnesium (Mg), Silicon (Si).