Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide as a refractory compound which finds application in construction industry as a main ingredient in fireproofing. Having chemical formula MgO, it has molecular weight of 40.304 g/mol with melting & boiling points of 2,825 & 3,600 degrees Celsius. For having acid buffering capacity, this compound also finds application in wastewater treatment, groundwater & soil remediation, and air emission treatments. It is one of the extensively used compounds in refractory industry for having excellent thermal conductivity & low electrical conductivity. Magnesium Oxide appears as white colored odorless powder with solubility in ammonia & acid and insolubility in alcohol.