Magnesium Chloride

MgCl₂

IUPAC: Magnesium chloride

CAS: 7786-30-3

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Magnesium Mg 1 24.3050
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500

元素組成

用途

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

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

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

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
95.21 g/mol
密度
2.3200 g/cm³
融点
714.0 °C
沸点
1412.0 °C
溶解度
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).