Properties of magnesium hydroxide and its applications in various fields

Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide, chemical formula Mg(OH)2, is an inorganic substance, white amorphous powder or colorless hexagonal columnar crystal, soluble in dilute acid and ammonium salt solutions, almost insoluble in water, the water soluble part is completely ionized, the aqueous solution is weakly alkaline.

Magnesium hydroxide is widely used in many fields. It has excellent alkaline properties, so it shows good results in the treatment of acidic substances such as carbon dioxide. This makes magnesium hydroxide an important substance in the field of environmental protection, which is widely used in neutralizing acidic substances, wastewater treatment, flue gas desulfurization and so on.

Magnesium hydroxide is the main component of natural brucite, which can be used to make sugar and magnesium oxide. Because magnesium hydroxide is abundant in nature, and its chemical properties are similar to aluminum, users began to use magnesium hydroxide to replace aluminum chloride for deodorant products.

Magnesium hydroxide is also a common analytical agent. It is a good alkalizing agent and anticoagulant, which can prevent the erosion of certain acids on glass containers. In the pharmaceutical industry, magnesium hydroxide is also used as a filler and an antacid.

In addition, magnesium hydroxide is also widely used in construction, plastics, rubber, coatings and other fields. It can be used as a flame retardant, refractory material, rubber vulcanization accelerator, etc.

In general, magnesium hydroxide is a kind of inorganic substance with wide application value, and its unique physical and chemical properties make it widely used in many fields. With the development of science and technology, the application field of magnesium hydroxide will continue to expand, bringing more convenience and benefits to human production and life.