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Magnesium hydroxide

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Properties

General

Name Magnesium hydroxide
Chemical formula Mg(OH)2
Appearance White solid

Physical

Formula weight 58.3 amu
Melting point Decomposes at 623 K (350 °C)
Density 2.4 ×103 k/m3
Crystal structure ?
Solubility 0.0012 g in 100g water

Thermochemistry

ΔfH0gas -561 k/mol
ΔfH0solid -925 k/mol
S0solid 63 /mol·K

Safety

Ingestion Safe in small amounts, but large amounts can be dangerous.
Inhalation May cause irritation.
Skin May cause irritation.
Eyes May cause irritation.
More info Hazardous Chemical Database
SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.

Disclaimer and references

Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, otherwise known as milk of magnesia, is commonly used as an antacid or a laxative. The mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite. Magnesium hydroxide interferes with the absorption of folic acid and iron. The diarrhea caused by magnesium hydroxide carries away much of the body's supply of potassium, and failure to take extra potassium will lead to muscle cramps.




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