Milk of magnesia:

Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite.

Uses:
Suspensions of magnesium hydroxide in water (milk of magnesia) are used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid, and a laxative. 
Molar mass: 58.3197 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Magnesium hydroxide
Formula: Mg(OH)2
Melting point: 350 °C
Density: 2.34 g/cm³
Soluble in: Water

Properties of Milk of Magnesia

  • The chemical formula of milk of magnesia can be represented as Mg(OH)2.
  • The molar mass of this chemical compound is equal to 58.3197 grams per mole.
  • Under standard conditions, this compound exists as a white solid that does not have any characteristic odour.
  • The density of milk of magnesia, under standard conditions for temperature and pressure (STP), corresponds to 2.3446 grams per cubic centimetre.
  • The melting point of this compound can be approximated to 350 degrees Celsius. However, it is important to note that this compound begins undergoing decomposition at this temperature gradient.
  • Milk of magnesia is not very soluble in water. At a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the solubility of this compound in water corresponds to 0.00064 grams/100 mL. When the temperature is raised to 100 degrees Celsius, the solubility of this compound in water increases to 0.004 grams/100 mL.
  • It can be noted that magnesium hydroxide crystallizes in a hexagonal crystal lattice.
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