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Light Basic Magnesium Carbonate:
Chemical name: Light Basic
Magnesium Carbonate
Chemical Formula: 4MgCO3.
Mg(OH)2. 5H2O
| Nature |
Slightly alkaline |
| Appearance |
White Amorphous Fine Powder |
| Taste |
Test less |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| PH |
9.0 + - 0.5 |
| Bulk Density Loose |
0.07 +- 0.01 gm/cm3 |
| Bulk Density Pack |
0.12 +- 0.01 gm/cm3 |
| Chloride |
0.09% + -0.01 % |
| Sulphate |
0.06% + -0.01 % |
| Iron |
0.004% + -0.01 % |
| Calcium |
0.2% + - 0.01 % |
| Bicarbonate |
Trace Amount |
| Heavy Metals Impurities
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Nil |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, 5% solution in dilute
HCl
is clear |
| Loss On Ignition |
56% max. |
| CO2% |
34-36.3% |
| MgO% |
41.0% + -1 % |
| Hygroscopic Moisture |
3 % + -1 % |
Packings:
- Laminated HDPE Bag with PE Liner
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Bag Size ........... 30" x 50"
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Net WT ...............15/20 Kg. When Packed
Salient Features:
- Maximum whiteness
- No dust particles
- Too light in weight
- Minimum moisture
Application:
Light Basic Magnesium
Carbonate is widely
used in following
applications:
Used in
flooring
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Smoke suppressant in plastics |
Fireproofing
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Reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber |
| Reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber |
Drying agent
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Cosmetics
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Laxative to loosen the bowels
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Dusting
powder
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Color retention in foods.
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Toothpaste
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As an antacid
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Filler
material |
As an additive in table salt to keep it free flowing
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