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Magnesium perchlorate hydrate

[about 83% Mg(ClO₄)₂] for elemental analysis

Synonym(s):

Magnesium perchlorate hydrate

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Linear Formula:
Mg(ClO4)2 · x H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
223.21 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
233-108-3
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

form

solid

pH

8.2 (25 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

solubility

500 g/L

density

2.60 g/cm3 at 25 °C (anhydrous substance)

bulk density

600‑800 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/2ClHO4.Mg.H2O/c2*2-1(3,4)5;;/h2*(H,2,3,4,5);;1H2/q;;+2;/p-2

InChI key

KKFFNQXCJMNXHI-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Application


  • Errors in measurements of CO2 with the use of drying agents: Investigates the errors introduced in CO2 measurement techniques using magnesium perchlorate as a drying agent, critical for improving analytical methods in environmental and laboratory settings (Elia et al., 1986).


Analysis Note

Assay (complexometric): ≥ 83 %
Free alkali (as magnesium oxide): ≤ 0.05 %
Free acid (as perchloric acid): ≤ 0.05 %

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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