Magnesium Carbonate

MgCO₃

IUPAC: Magnesium carbonate

CAS: 546-93-0

Ikhtisar

Magnesium carbonate occurs naturally as the mineral magnesite. It is used as a drying agent, antacid, and in athletic chalk for grip.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Magnesium Mg 1 24,3050

Komposisi Elemental

C
Carbon ×1
14,2%
O
Oxygen ×3
56,9%
Mg
Magnesium ×1
28,8%

Kegunaan

  • • Antacid
  • • Athletic chalk
  • • Fire retardant
  • • Filler in paper and rubber

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ Rock climbers and gymnasts use it as chalk to improve grip

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
84,31 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,9580 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
350,0 °C
Kelarutan
0.18 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
83,9698
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18,0

Senyawa Terkait

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Magnesium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate has a molar mass of 84.31 g/mol.
What state is Magnesium Carbonate at room temperature?
Magnesium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Magnesium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Magnesium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Magnesium (Mg).