Magnesium Chloride

Physical and chemical properties:

Melting point: 714°C

Boiling point: 1412°C

Density: 2.32 g/cm³

Solubility: Easily soluble in water and alcohols

Production of metallic magnesium: Magnesium chloride is an important raw material for producing metallic magnesium. Metallic magnesium is extracted from magnesium chloride through electrolysis or thermal reduction methods.

De-icing agent: Due to its low freezing point, magnesium chloride is often used as a de-icing agent for roads and airports.

Food industry: As a food additive, it is used as a coagulant for tofu, a nutritional fortifier, and a fermentation agent.