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MGSIO3 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Rubber
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
MgSiO3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a fine, white, odorless and tasteless powder, is insoluble in water and is used as a filler for rubber, in medicine, and in the food industry as an anticaking agent for table salt and vanilla powder.

OBS

magnesium silicate: ambiguous name.

OBS

Chemical formula: MgSiO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Caoutchouc
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgSiO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé dans l'industrie du caoutchouc, de la céramique, de la verrerie, de l'alimentation, et comme thérapeutique.

OBS

silicate de magnésium : nom ambigu.

OBS

Formule chimique : MgSiO3

Spanish

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