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Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used in printing, chemical, agriculture and the ceramic industry. It is also used in the detection of selenium in plasma samples and concentration of nitric acid. Its fertilizer grade has 10.5% nitrogen and 9.4% magnesium.
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It is used in printing, chemical, agriculture and the ceramic industry. It is also used in the detection of selenium in plasma samples and concentration of nitric acid. Its fertilizer grade has 10.5% nitrogen and 9.4% magnesium.
Solubility
Very soluble in water, alcohol and liquid ammonia.
Notes
Heating of magnesium nitrate hexahydrate does not lead to dehydration but decomposition to produce magnesium oxide, nitrogen oxide and oxygen.
Specifications
Boiling Point | 330°C (decomposition) |
Melting Point | 89°C |
Quantity | 1000 g |
UN Number | UN1474 |
Merck Index | 14,5674 |
Solubility Information | Very soluble in water,alcohol and liquid ammonia. |
Formula Weight | 256.41 (148.32 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Density | 1.46 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Danger |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P221-P210-P220-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: MAGNESIUM NITRATE |
EINECSNumber | 233-826-7 |
RTECSNumber | OM3756000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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