CAS 546-93-0
Magnesium Carbonate
CAS 546-93-0CMgO384.31 g/mol
Magnesium Carbonate (CAS 546-93-0) is primarily used as a drying agent in various industries. It is a white, powdery compound known for its low solubility in water. Its key applications include serving as a filler in pharmaceuticals, an anti-caking agent in food production, and a chalk substitute in various manufacturing processes. Industries such as healthcare, food processing, and construction benefit from its versatile properties.
Main applicationPharmaceuticals — used as a filler and anti-caking agent.
Magnesium Carbonate is significant in various industries due to its ability to enhance product quality and stability. It addresses key challenges such as moisture control and material performance. Its versatility makes it essential for manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and construction.
Also known as
- MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
- Magnesite
- Magnesium carbonate anhydrous
- Kimboshi
- Magmaster
- Apolda
- Destab
- Magfy
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 20 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 546-93-0
- Chemical formula
- CMgO3
- Molecular weight
- 84.31 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder
- Density
- 2.96 g/cm³
- Density
- 2.96 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- Decomposes at 350 °F
- Solubility
- 0.01 %
Magnesium Carbonate is an inorganic compound with the formula CMgO3, possessing a molecular weight of 84.31 g/mol. It primarily exists as a white powder with a density of 2.96 g/cm³. The compound decomposes at temperatures above 350 °F but does not have a specific boiling point due to its decomposition. Its solubility in water is low, recorded at 0.01%, making it suitable for applications where moisture control is vital. Technical buyers should consider the grade when ordering and specify the desired pack size, typically available in 20 kg bags from suppliers.
Delivery
Magnesium Carbonate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Pharmaceuticals — used as a filler and anti-caking agent.
- Food Production — acts as an anti-caking agent in powdered substances.
- Construction — employed as an additive for improving material properties.
- Textile Processing — functions as a filler in textile formulations.
- Mining — used in mineral processing for various applications.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves product stability in pharmaceuticals through anti-caking effects.
- Reduces moisture content in food production enhancing shelf life.
- Enhances material properties in construction applications.
- Acts as an efficient filler in textile applications, reducing production costs.
- Facilitates mineral processing efficiency in mining sectors.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Carbonate?
The CAS registry number for Magnesium Carbonate is 546-93-0. Its chemical formula is CMgO3, with a molecular weight of 84.31 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate is also referred to as MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, Magnesite, Magnesium carbonate anhydrous, Kimboshi, Magmaster and Apolda. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Magnesium Carbonate is supplied?
Magnesium Carbonate is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Magnesium Carbonate look like?
Magnesium Carbonate is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Magnesium Carbonate used for?
Common applications include pharmaceuticals — used as a filler and anti-caking agent., food Production — acts as an anti-caking agent in powdered substances., construction — employed as an additive for improving material properties., textile Processing — functions as a filler in textile formulations. and mining — used in mineral processing for various applications.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Magnesium Carbonate?
Magnesium Carbonate is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Magnesium Carbonate available in?
Available in 20 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 11029pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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