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MGO [20 records]

Record 1 2015-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

Aluminosilicate of Mg,... high in MgO and H2O.... Vermiculite family.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral non déterminé, fortement gonflante, facilement gélifiable.

Spanish

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Record 2 2014-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
DEF

A refractory with a high content of alkaline earth oxides(MgO, CaO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
DEF

Réfractaire à haute teneur en oxydes alcalinoterreux (MgO, CaO).

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
CONT

Primitive lavas(>10% MgO) all plot well within the tholeiitic field. Most intermediate lavas(7-10% MgO)... plot as transitional between alkalic and tholeiitic compositions, and evolved samples(<7% MgO) all plot within the alkaline field.

OBS

alkaline field: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
CONT

Le domaine alcalin est celui des séries alcaline et transitionnelle. Le domaine sub-alcalin comprend la série tholéiitique à faibles teneurs en Na2O+K2O et la série calco-alcaline.

OBS

domaine alcalin : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Metals Mining
  • Economic Geology
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Natural magnesium oxide, MgO, found in some marbles.

OBS

Easily alters to brucite. Colorless to grayish white, yellow, brown, green to black; luster vitreous; hardness 5.5; specific gravity 3.56 ...

OBS

Periclase is used as lining and maintenance material for basic oxygen steel-making furnaces and other refractories.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Mines métalliques
  • Géologie économique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Oxyde naturel de magnésium de formule MgO.

CONT

Le «périclase», MgO, est rare à l'état naturel, mais très fréquent dans les briques magnésiennes, et bien connu. Blanc, cubique [...]

OBS

Elle cristallise dans le système cubique et se présente en grains octaédriques de couleur verdâtre, dans les blocs de dolomie de la Somma (Vésuve).

OBS

périclase : de «genre féminin» selon le Grand Larousse universel, mais considéré comme «masculin» selon le Dictionnaire de géologie, Le Précis de minérologie et le Dictionnaire des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a tasteless, odorless, soft, white, nonflammable light powder, is insoluble in water and alcohol, and is used as a dusting powder, a lubricant in making tabletts, a drier in paints and varnishes, a flatting agent, in medicines, a stabilizer and a lubricant for plastics, an emulsifying agent in cosmetics and a dietary supplement.

OBS

Technical grade contains small amounts of the oleate and 7% magnesium oxide, MgO.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg(C18H35O2)2 or C36H70O4·Mg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
DEF

Sel magnésien de l'acide stéarique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore et insipide, insoluble dans l'eau et soluble dans l'alcool, utilisé en cosmétologie (lubrifiant, poudres) et en alimentation (antimottant et émulsifiant).

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(C18H35O2)2 ou C36H70O4·Mg

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg(C18H35O2)2
formula, see observation
C36H70O4·Mg
formula, see observation
557-04-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Mg(C18H35O2)2 o C36H70O4·Mg

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Record 6 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
Universal entry(ies)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound having the formula MgO which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, alkaline powder, either light or heavy depending upon whether it is prepared by heating magnesium carbonate or the basic magnesium carbonate, is slightly soluble in water, soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions, insoluble in alcohol, combines with water to form magnesium hydroxide, occurs naturally as the mineral periclase, is derived(1) by calcining magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide,(2) by treating magnesium chloride with lime and heating or by heating it in air,(3) from seawater via the hydroxide, and is used as an inorganic rubber accelerator, a polycrystalline ceramic for aircraft windshields, in refractories, especially for steel furnace linings, for electrical insulation, in fertilizers, oxychloride and oxysulfate cements, paper manufacture, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, semiconductors, for the removal of sulfur dioxide from stack gases and as a feed additive and in the food industry(mainly for the deacidification of butter, cooa, and some canned or frozen foods).

OBS

Two forms are produced, one termed "Light," a fluffy material prepared by a relatively low-temperature dehydration of the hydroxide, the other termed "Heavy," a dense material made by high-temperature furnacing of the oxide after it has been formed from the carbonate or hydroxide.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Akri-Mag; Anima; Granmag; Magchem 100; Magox; Magox 85; Marmag; Oxymag; seawater magnesia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
OBS

Poudre alcaline blanche utilisée principalement pour désacidifier le beurre, le cacao, certaines denrées en boîte ou congelées.

OBS

[On distingue notamment la] magnésie calcinée légère, ou magnésie française, et la magnésie calcinée lourde, ou magnésie anglaise [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : MgO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
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Record 7 2011-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, odourless powder, is soluble in solution of ammonium salts and dilute acids, almost insoluble in water and alcohol, occurs naturally as brucite, is prepared by the hydration of magnesium oxide, and is used as an intermediate for obtaining magnesium metal, in sugar refining, in medicine (antacid, laxative), sulfite pulp, uranium processing, dentifrices, as a residual fuel oil additive, in foods as a drying agent, colour retention agent, in cheese, canned foods and frozen desserts.

OBS

Its aqueous solution is called milk of magnesia.

OBS

Also known under a variety of commercial designations, among which: Marinco H; Marinco H 1241; Mint-L-Mag, S/G 84.

OBS

Chemical formula : Mg(OH) 2 or H2sub>MgO2</sub>

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore, que l'on utilise principalement en médecine (antiacide, laxatif) et dans l'industrie alimentaire, en conserverie et en fromagerie, où il est utilisé comme siccatif et adjuvant de la couleur.

OBS

Sa solution aqueuse est le lait de magnésie.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2 ou H2MgO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Mg(OH)2 o H2MgO2

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Record 8 2011-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
  • Agricultural Chemicals
OBS

Selectively calcined dolomite, essentially CaCO3 and MgO containing some CaCO3; used in fertilizers.

OBS

Actomag®: A registered trademark of a process using selectively calcined dolomite.

Key term(s)
  • Actomag

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
OBS

Actomag® : Nom déposé pour une dolomite partiellement calcinée, utilisée comme engrais.

Key term(s)
  • Actomag

Spanish

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Record 9 2010-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A mineral which consists of a hydrous magnesium silicate.

CONT

N. E. Efremov [has classified] some magnesium silicates and their alumo-analogues...(1939). Various ratios of Al2O3 : SiO2 : H2O and of MgO : SiO2 : H2O are given... The undefined terms alumodeveillite, hydromagniolite and hydrosyalite also appear to be new.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicoaluminate magnésien décrit par N.E. Efremov (1939).

Spanish

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Record 10 2009-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Geochemistry
DEF

A three-component, triangular graph used to show how metamorphic mineral assemblages vary as a function of rock composition within one metamorphic facies.

CONT

The three components plotted on AFM diagrams are derived from a tetragonal diagram, with species Al2O3, K2O, FeO, and MgO, and are ideal for showing mineral assemblage variations as a function of the composition of pelites.

OBS

AFM diagram: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Géochimie
CONT

Diagramme triangulaire (à trois variables) pour les roches subalcalines. Le diagramme triangulaire est connu sous le nom de diagramme AFM. Il permet de définir avec finesse la nature des roches subalcalines et leur position dans les séries magmatiques.

OBS

diagramme AFM : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 11 2007-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Geology
  • Climate Change
CONT

Mineral carbonation refers to the fixation of CO2 using alkaline and alkaline-earth oxides, such as magnesium oxide(MgO) and calcium oxide(CaO), which are present in naturally occurring silicate rocks such as serpentine and olivine. Chemical reactions between these materials and CO2 produce compounds such as magnesium carbonate(MgCO3) and calcium carbonate(CaCO3, commonly known as limestone).

OBS

The chemical reaction of mineral carbonation can also occur naturally and is then called "carbonation," "carbonatization," or "carbonate alteration".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Géologie
  • Changements climatiques
CONT

Carbonatation minérale [...] Cette technique consiste à fixer le CO2 au moyen d'oxydes alcalins et alcalino-terreux, tels l'oxyde de magnésium (MgO) ou l'oxyde de calcium (CaO), que l'on trouve à l'état naturel dans des roches silicatées, par exemple la serpentine et l'olivine. Les réactions chimiques qui surviennent entre ces matières et le CO2 produisent des composés comme le carbonate de magnésium (MgCO3) et le carbonate de calcium (CaCO3, couramment appelé calcaire).

OBS

La réaction de carbonatation minérale peut aussi se produire naturellement et est alors appelée «carbonatation», «altération en carbonates» ou «altération carbonatée».

Spanish

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Record 12 2004-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A ferroan calcite to ankerite calcite carbonatite that is strongly enriched in some or all of REEs, Ba, Mn, Fe, Zn, F, and U, with possible lower limits of 1.0% MnO, 5000 ppm REEs, and 5000 ppm Ba.

OBS

This rock type is very rare, but is the main source for mineralization of these elements in carbonatites. Ferrocarbonatites usually have FeO + Fe2O3>MgO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Carbonatite ferrugineuse à calcite ou à ankérite-calcite fortement enrichie en ÉTR (certains ou tous), Ba, Mn, Fe, Zn, F et U, avec limites inférieures possibles de 1,0 % de MnO, 5 000 ppm d'ÉTR et 5 000 ppm de Ba.

OBS

Ce type de roche est très rare mais constitue la principale source de minéralisation de ces éléments dans les carbonatites. Les ferrocarbonatites ont généralement des teneurs de FeO + Fe2O3 + MnO > MgO.

Spanish

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Record 13 2004-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
OBS

Magnesiocarbonatite contains >50% carbonatite minerals and has MgO>FeO + Fe2O3 + MnO ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
OBS

La magnésiocarbonatite renferme >50 % de carbonates et des teneurs de MgO > FeO + FeO2O3 + MnO [...]

Spanish

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Record 14 2003-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
DEF

A triangular diagram showing the chemical character of a metamorphic rock in which the three components plotted are A=Al2O3 + Fe2O3 +(CaO + Na2O, K=K2O, and F=FeO + MgO + MnO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
CONT

Pour les roches magmatiques, les roches métamorphiques, et leurs minéraux, on utilise communément : [...] le diagramme A'KF avec ; A' = (Al2O3 + Fe2O2 - (Na2O+ K2O + CaO'), où CaO' représente le calcium lié aux silicates; K = K2O; F = MgO + MnO + FeO.

CONT

Dans le diagramme A'.F.K., le sommet A' représente la fraction alumineuse qui n'est liée ni à Na-K ni au calcium des silicates (CaO') alors que le sommet K est K2O et qu'en F restent les ferromagnésiens.

Spanish

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Record 15 2003-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A triangular diagram showing the simplified compositional character of metamorphic rocks and minerals by plotting the... molecular quantities of the three components : A=A2O3-(Na2O + K2O) ;C=CaO-3. 3 P2O5; and F=FeO + MgO + MnO. A+C+F(in mols) are recalculated to 100%...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
CONT

Pour les roches magmatiques, les roches métamorphiques, et leurs minéraux, on utilise communément : le diagramme ACF [...] le diagramme A'KF [...] le diagramme AFM [...]

Spanish

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Record 16 2002-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
OBS

The Main Geophysical Observatory(MGO) in St. Petersburg, Russia... kept its team of senior staff specializing in scientific meteorological activity for meteorology. It continues to be a leading scientific establishment for climate modeling and development of hydrodynamic long-range weather forecasting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Key term(s)
  • observatoire géophysique principal
  • Observatoire principal de géophysique

Spanish

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Record 17 2002-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Analytical Chemistry
CONT

A chemical process was tested to leach unwanted magnesium from dolomitic phosphate ore with sulfuric acid under automated pH control.... By this method, up to 85% of MgO can be removed from rock with negligible loss of phosphate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Chimie analytique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación de los productos mineros
  • Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
  • Química analítica
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Record 18 2001-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

Calcined dolomite rock(CaO[ plus] MgO).

CONT

Dolime (or dolomitic lime, or burnt dolomite) is obtained by calcining dolomitic limestone. Soft-burned dolomite and hard-burned dolomite differ in terms of their calcining techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Chaux vive contenant plus de 25 % de magnésium.

Spanish

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Record 19 1999-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Geophysics
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
OBS

World Radiation Data Center deals with the collection and processing of solar radiation data obtained at the World Radiation Network stations.

OBS

The World Radiation Data Centre(WRDC) is one of specialized World Meteorological Organization(WMO) Data Centres located at Voeikov Main Geophysical Observatory(MGO). The WRDC had been founded in 1964 and since that time it continuously collects, processes, archives and distributes solar radiation data received at the world radiometric network. The WRDC is issuing periodic bulletin "Solar Radiation and Radiation Balance Data. The World Network".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Géophysique
  • Physique radiologique et applications

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
  • Geofísica
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
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Record 20 1993-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

Spent liquor that is separated from the pulp after cooking with magnesium-base liquor and obtained through the slaking of MgO in a pulp mill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pâtes et papier

Spanish

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