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Magnesium Sulfate
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| Powder | Granular |
I. Product features
Explore the properties, production, and diverse applications of magnesium sulfate in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
| Items | Formula | CAS |
| Magnesium sulfate | MgSO4 | 7487-88-9 |
| Magnesium sulfate monohydrate | MgSO4·H2O | 14168-73-1 |
| Epsom magnesium sulfate | MgSO4•7H2O | 10034-99-8 |
Magnesium Sulfate: An Overview
Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula MgSO4. This compound is commonly referred to as Epsom salt due to its discovery in the Epsom springs of England. Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt and is a crucial component in a wide range of applications in various fields, from medicine to agriculture.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Magnesium sulfate is a white crystalline substance which can exist in several hydrated forms. The most common form of this compound is the heptahydrate form, expressed as MgSO4•7H2O. It is highly soluble in water, and its solutions are neutral, with a pH of approximately 7.
- Molecular Weight: The molecular weight of anhydrous magnesium sulfate is approximately 120.4 g/mol.
- Boiling Point: Magnesium sulfate decomposes upon heating before reaching its boiling point.
- Solubility: It is highly soluble in water and moderately soluble in ethanol.
- Appearance: It is often encountered as the heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite (MgSO4•7H2O), commonly called Epsom salt.
Magnesium sulfate can be produced through a few different methods. The most common method is through the reaction of sulfuric acid with magnesium carbonate or magnesium oxide.
The use of magnesium sulfate spans multiple industries. In the medical field, it is utilized for several therapeutic applications. Moreover, it is also essential in agriculture, where it is used as a fertilizer supplement to aid in plant growth.
- Medical Applications: Magnesium sulfate is primarily used as a laxative in medicine. It is also used to prevent seizures in women with preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Agriculture: As a supplement to fertilizers, magnesium sulfate provides magnesium, which is an essential nutrient for plants.
Moreover, in industries, magnesium sulfate is used in the production of several consumer goods. It is found in bath salts and beauty products due to its skin softening properties. In the food industry, it serves as a brewing salt in beer production and as a coagulant in making tofu.
Industrial Applications
Beyond the medical and agricultural fields, magnesium sulfate has a variety of industrial uses. It is utilized as a laboratory reagent in various chemical reactions. In the manufacturing industry, it is used as a filler in the production of cement. In addition, due to its ability to absorb water, magnesium sulfate is often used as a drying agent.
- Chemical Reagent: Magnesium sulfate is an important compound in several chemical reactions, often serving as a drying agent in organic synthesis.
- Manufacturing: It is used as a filler material in the production of cement. It enhances the strength and durability of the cement.
- Drying Agent: It is used as a desiccant for drying organic solvents due to its high affinity for water.
We can not only provide the following conventional packaging, but also customize other types of packaging according to your needs.
| 25kg | 50kg |
| Packaging method | 20'gp loading quantity | Total net weight per container |
| 25kg per bag | 1000bags | 25tons |
| 50kg per bag | 500bags | 25tons |
Founded in 2005, the company has a registered capital of 278 million yuan, fixed assets of 1.8 billion Founded in 2005, the company has a registered capital of 278 million yuan, fixed assets of 1.8 billion yuan, more than 800 registered employees, covers an area of about 1, 000 acres, and has 1 product research and development center, 2 business departments, 3 subsidiaries and 5 sales companies.
Products and production capacity: The company has a "one hospital and two divisions" R&D and trade base in Wuhan; It has three production bases in Zhongxiang City and Xiaogan City. Mainly engaged in the production and sales of nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, synthetic ammonia, nitro compound fertilizer, urine-based compound fertilizer, microbial ecological fertilizer and other chemical products. It has a total of 300, 000 tons/year of nitric acid, 360, 000 tons/year of ammonium nitrate, 400, 000 tons/year of nitro compound fertilizer, 300, 000 tons/year of urine-based compound fertilizer, 200, 000 tons/year of synthetic ammonia, 100, 000 tons/year of microbial ecological special fertilizer, 100, 000 tons/year of carbon dioxide, etc.
Kailong chuxing chemical group is one of the top 10 Ammonium nitrate production enterprises in China and one of the top 500 fertilizer enterprises in China, Our annual total output is more than 1 million tons, and three high towers are used to produce porous Ammonium nitrate and compound fertilizer.
At the same time, we have also signed special product research and development contracts with various universities in Wuhan to better upgrade our products, help increase production in agriculture, reduce crop diseases and pests, and so on
| Product Name | Capacity/year | Description |
| Ammonium nitrate | 400,000tons | Prilled/Porous |
| Dilute nitric acid | 200,000tons | Liquid |
| Synthetic ammonia | 200,000tons | Liquid |
| NPK fertilizer | 400,000tons | High tower process |
One of several institutions with national ammonium nitrate production qualifications, the nitrate sulfur based composite fertilizer comes from high-quality ammonium nitrate and can provide SGS professional testing reports for the product.
Q: How can I get smples for a product test?
A:Yes, we can provide less than 1kg sample for free of charge. If you need more samples, please click to contact us now
A: FOB/CIF/CNF etc
Q: Whats your payment term?
A: Usually TT/LC, etc
Q: May I watching your facotry?
A: Yes, we can provide VR link for sightseeing or field visits, and you are also welcome to make an appointment to visit our factory.
Q: What is your product range?
A: We mainly produce products such as ammonium nitrate, compound fertilizers, synthetic ammonia, etc. If you need other chemical raw materials, we can provide you with relevant supplier information for reference.
Q: Can I customize the ratio of npk fertilizers and add some trace element?
A: Of course, we have relevant agricultural experts and research institutions to provide you with professional and practical agricultural advice. We can answer any agricultural or soil problems for you; And provide customized services for products.
