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Forsterite, Thermo Scientific™

Catalog No. AA4263914
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Quantity:
25 g

For Grain Mounts, XRD and Microprobe Standards, Identification of Unknown Minerals

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 15118-03-3
Molecular Formula H4Mg2O4Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 144.72
MDL Number MFCD00283278
InChI Key ICUHFTWXYNJXLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name silicic acid dimagnesium
SMILES [Mg].[Mg].O[Si](O)(O)O

Specifications

Color Green
Physical Form Grains
Quantity 25 g
Solubility Information Soluble in hot HCl. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 140.71
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.63
Appearance Light green chunks
Chemical Name or Material Forsterite
Hazard Category H332: Harmful if inhaled.
EINECSNumber 239-169-2
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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