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O4S·MG [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies)
MgSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Mg
formula, see observation
7487-88-9
CAS number
DEF

A colourless, crystalline substance formed by the reaction of magnesium hydroxide with sulfur dioxide and air.

OBS

A hydrate form of magnesium sulfate called kieserite, MgSO4H2O, occurs as a mineral deposit. Synthetically prepared magnesium sulfate is sold as Epsom salt (q.v.), MgSO4·7H2O. Magnesium sulfate has varied applications. In industry it is used in the manufacture of cements and fertilizers and in tanning and dyeing; in medicine it serves as a purgative.

OBS

Also used in the brewing and sugar industry.

OBS

Chemical formula: MgSO4 or O4S·Mg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Mg
formula, see observation
7487-88-9
CAS number
DEF

Corps se présentant sous la forme d'une masse blanche, à saveur amère et astringente, soluble dans l'eau, insoluble dans l'alcool, utilisé comme thérapeutique, pour la préparation de la magnésie blanche, comme insecticide, pour l'apprêt de la laine, la décoloration du suc de betteraves rouges et la fabrication de l'émail.

OBS

Formule chimique : MgSO4 ou O4S·Mg

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Mg
formula, see observation
7487-88-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: MgSO4 o O4S·Mg

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