Magnesium Sulphate anhydrous (MgSO₄) – 500g
Properties:
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Molecular Formula: MgSO₄
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Appearance: White, odorless, crystalline powder or granules.
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Solubility: Highly soluble in water. The solubility increases with temperature.
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Density: 2.66 g/cm³ (solid).
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Melting Point: Anhydrous magnesium sulfate melts at 1,120°C and decomposes at higher temperatures
- Neutral pH in aqueous solution (around 7.0).
Uses:
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Desiccant: Due to its hygroscopic nature (ability to absorb water), it is often used as a drying agent in laboratories and industrial applications.
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Fertilizer: Supplies essential magnesium and sulfur to plants.
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Medicine: Used in certain medical treatments as a laxative or to treat magnesium deficiency.
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Industrial Applications: Used in the production of other magnesium compounds and in the preparation of some chemical processes.
