Magnesium Carbonate

MgCO₃

IUPAC: Magnesium carbonate

CAS: 546-93-0

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Magnesium Mg 1 24,3050

Composição elemental

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

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
84,31 g/mol
Densidade
2,9580 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
350,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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).