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Data Sheet

  Magnesium Powder Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   13-0300
Magnesium:   99.5%
Volatile Matter:   0.1%
Oil & Grease:   0.02%
Carbides:   0.004%
H2SO4 Insoluble:   0.00%
Metallic Iron:   0.05%
Total Iron:   0.25%
Granulation:   As Required
     
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-M-382C & MIL-P-14067
 
PACKAGING:   Unlined Metal Drums, Cans or Pails
 
USES:   Magnesium powder is an alkaline earth metal produced in a variety of forms for use in flash bulbs, flares, recovery of titanium, dry cell batteries, optical mirrors, precision instruments and as a thermite mixture igniter.
 
HANDLING:   Ground all handling and transfer operation involving magnesium powders. Avoid dusting of powders. Store in DOT approved containers. No smoking. Keep container sealed and dry. In case of fire use a class D type fire extinguisher. Do not use water. Water in contact with magnesium produces hydrogen gas and may cause an explosion. Flammable solid, hazardous substance. Since no exposure limit has been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product should be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Magnesium Powder
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1418, Class 4.3, P.G. II, Label Code 4.3(4.2)
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Magnesium Powder
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Water Solubility

7439-95-4
OM 2100000
651 °C
Insoluble

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Specific Gravity

2311046
24.305
Mg
1.738
 

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