Magnesium perchlorate
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| Magnesium perchlorate | |
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| Systematic name | Magnesium perchlorate |
| Other names | xxx, xxx |
| Molecular formula | Mg(ClO4)2 |
| Molar mass | 223.205 g/mol |
| Density | 2,60 g/cm3 |
| Solubility (water) | x.xx g/l |
| Melting point | 251 °C |
| Boiling point | decomposition |
| CAS number | [10034-81-8] |
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Magnesium perchlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent, with the formula Mg(ClO4)2.
Magnesium perchlorate decomposes at 250 °C. (CRC Handbook)
The heat of formation is -568.90 kJ mol-1. (Lange's)
Highly exothermic with addition of water, dilute with large amounts of water to offset this reaction.
It is used as desiccant to dry gas or air samples. [1][2]
[edit] External links
- US (United States) MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/a6648.htm
[edit] References
- ^ H. H. Willard, G. F. Smith (1922). "The Preparation and Properies of Magnesium Perchlorate and its Use as a Drying Agent". Journal of the American Chemical Society 44 (10): 2255 - 2259. DOI:10.1021/ja01431a022.
- ^ L. Wu, H. He (1994). "Preparation of perlite-based magnesium perchlorate desiccant with colour indicator". The Chemical Educator 41 (5): 633-637. DOI:10.1016/0039-9140(94)80041-3.
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