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MagChem® 40
- CAS Number
- 1309-48-4
- EC Number
- 215-171-9
- Chemical Name
- Magnesium Oxide
- Chemical Family
- Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds
MagChem® 40 is a high purity, light burned magnesium oxide produced from magnesium-rich brine and dolomitic lime. This fine white powder has a very high reactivity index and a low bulk density.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Applications
- Industrial — Other Industrial Applications
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
- Mining
- Other Oil Gas & Mining Applications
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
- Fillers & Extenders
- Other Elastomer Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
- Fillers & Extenders
- Other Plastic Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MagChem
- Synonyms
- Magnesia, MgO
- Functions
- Filler
- Usage
MagChem 40 is well suited for many rubber formulations, particularly neoprene. It finds wide use in the production of oil additives, as a filler, anti-caking agent, and pigment extender. MagChem 40 is extremely efficient in chemical processes where ease of conversion is a factor.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Storage
Store in dry place. Exposure to moisture may cause caking.
- PACKAGING
Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties offers avariety of packaging options, including bulk (truck and railcar), bags, and bulk sacks
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- High Reactivity
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Filler
Technical data
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13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | 98.2 | % |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) | 0.8 | % |
| Silicon Oxide (SiO2) | 0.35 | % |
| Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) | 0.15 | % |
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) | 0.1 | % |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.3 | % |
| Sulfate (SO3) | 0.05 | % |
| Loss on Ignition | 2.3 | % |
| Loose Bulk Density | 22 (0.35) | lb/ft3 (g/cm3) |
| Median Particle Size | 3 - 8 | microns |
| Surface Area | min. 40 | m2/g |
| Activity Index | 9 | seconds |
