What is Magnesium oxide?

Magnesium oxide, or magnesia, is a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium (see also oxide). It has an empirical formula of MgO. It is formed by an ionic bond between one magnesium and one oxygen atom. Magnesium oxide is hygroscopic in nature and care must be taken to protect it from moisture.

What is Magnesium oxide used for?

Magnesium oxide has been used for :
A refractory material is one that is physically and chemically stable at high temperatures. "By far the largest consumer of magnesia worldwide is the refractory industry, which consumed about 56% of the magnesia in the United States in 2004, the remaining 44% being used in agricultural, chemical, construction, environmental, and other industrial applications."

Cement
MgO is one of the raw materials for making Portland cement in dry process plants. If too much MgO is added, the cement may become expansive. Production of MgO-based cement using serpentinite and waste CO2 (as opposed to conventional CaO-based cement using fossil fuels) may reduce anthropogenic emissions of CO2.

Desiccant
MgO is relatively poor dessicant, but because it neutralizes sulfur oxide acids created by oxidation of Kraft-processes papers, it is used by many libraries for preserving books.

Medical
In medicine, magnesium oxide is used for relief of heartburn and sore stomach, as an antacid, magnesium supplement, and as a short-term laxative. It is also used to improve symptoms of indigestion. Side effects of magnesium oxide may include nausea and cramping. In quantities sufficient to obtain a laxative effect, side effects of long-term use include enteroliths resulting in bowel obstruction etc.

What is other name of Magnesium oxide?

Other name for Magnesium oxide is Magnesia, Periclase.

Do you sell its Magnesium oxide products worldwide?

Yes, we have sell this product to worldwide.

What your size packing details for Magnesium oxide ?

Our packing for Magnesium oxidewas available at 25 kgs and 50 kgs in bags. For more information about Magnesium oxide packing details, you can contact us.