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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE POWDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Pharmacodynamics
CONT

Designed for water treatment applications including acid neutralization and heavy metal precipitation and stabilization in sludge, FloMag magnesium hydroxide powder (MHP) is a fine white powder processed from magnesium-rich brine. It can be added directly to the water or sludge as a powder or as slurry.

CONT

Magnesium hydroxide powder. A finely divided, white, free flowing amorphous powder used in milk of magnesia, as well as in combination with aluminum hydroxides for antacid preparations.

OBS

MHP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des eaux usées
  • Pharmacodynamie

Spanish

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