MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ISRAEL
General Information
This inorganic irregular substance, which has a chemical formula of MgCl2, is partially hydrolyzed when it is heated in alcohol and when it is dissolved in water. .
Molecular Structure
Mg 2 Cl -1
Production and Reactions
According to the Dow method, seawater is the source of magnesium. After the sea water is treated with lime, magnesium hydroxide is obtained. Magnesium chloride is obtained from the reaction of magnesium hydroxide with chloride acid. Pure magnesium chloride (MgCl 2) can be obtained by electrolysis. It can be extracted from salt water or sea water.
Usage areas
Cement
It is used in drilling and grinding wheels in cement sector.
Chemistry
It is used in chemical production and dust binding in this sector.
Medicine
Magnesium chloride is produced as magnesium oil with water mixture and applied on the skin.
Medicine
It is effective in solving indigestion and constipation problems in medicine.
Metal
Production of magnesium metal is used in this sector.
Other
It is used in ex-proof and fireproofing agents, as an additive in textile and paper production, in disinfectants, fire extinguishers and ceramics.