Magnesium Perchlorate Anhydrous, ACS Reagent

GFS Chemicals is the leading manufacturer of magnesium perchlorate anhydrous, acs reagent, CAS 10034-81-8, item 54. Magnesium perchlorate anhydrous is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of Mg(ClO4)2. Mg(ClO4)2 appears as a granular, white, solid. The melting point for magnesium perchlorate anhydrous occurs at 250 °C and is highly soluble in water. Magensium perchlorate anhydrous has a density of 2.20 g/cm3 and a molecular weight of 223.23 g/mol. The pH range for magnesium perchlorate anhydrous is 5 -8 in a 5% solution. GFS Chemicals provides a magnesium perchlorate anhydrous SDS available for download, please review before use. The magnesium perchlorate SDS will contain important safety information including the magnesium perchlorate hazards. Please review before use.

Magnesium perchlorate anhydrous stands as one of the most effective drying agents available for laboratory and industrial gas purification processes. This white crystalline solid offers unmatched moisture absorption capabilities while demanding strict safety protocols due to its potent oxidizing properties.

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Key Properties & Specifications

• Molecular Weight: 223.21 g/mol
• Melting Point: Decomposes at 250 °C rather than melting.
• Density: 2.21 g/cm³
• Water Solubility: Extremely Soluble
• pH range: 5-8 in 5% aqueous solution

Applications & Uses

Gas Drying Applications: Anhydrous magnesium perchlorate excels as a drying agent for gases in analytical chemistry and industrial processes. It effectively removes water vapor to achieve moisture levels below 1 ppm, making it essential for:

• Preparation of ultra-dry nitrogen, argon, and other inert gases
• Sample preparation in gas chromatography
• Moisture removal from compressed air systems
• Laboratory gas line purification

Chemical Synthesis: In organic synthesis, this powerful oxidizing agent facilitates various chemical transformations while simultaneously maintaining anhydrous conditions. Applications include:

• Preparation of anhydrous solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide
• Catalysis of oxidation reactions
• Pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis
• Fine chemical manufacturing

Specialized Industrial Uses:

• Optoelectronic devices: Component preparation requiring moisture-free environments
• Analytical chemistry: Standards preparation and trace analysis
• Research applications: Planetary science studies and astrobiology research
• Quality control: Moisture determination in materials testing