Magnesium chloride
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Magnesium chloride
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Magnesium chloride is a chemical compounds with the formula MgCl2.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Magnesium chloride will react with calcium hydroxide to give magnesium hydroxide anc calcium chloride
- MgCl2(aq) + Ca(OH)2 → Mg(OH)2 + CaCl2
Physical
Magnesium chloride is a white hygroscopic solid, soluble in water but poorly soluble in ethanol.
Availability
Magnesium chloride is available as tofu coagulant, more exactly as "Nigari flakes" or "Nigari salt".
Magnesium chloride sometimes occurs naturally as the mineral bischofite.
Preparation
Magnesium chloride can be prepared by reacting hydrochloric acid with magnesium or magnesium carbonate.
Projects
- Make elemental magnesium
Handling
Safety
Magnesium chloride is deliquescent and may cause irritations
