Description

Magnesium Perchlorate is a powerful inorganic oxidizing agent and an exceptionally efficient desiccant. Its high affinity for water vapor makes it a critical material for applications requiring ultra-dry environments or controlled oxidation reactions. This compound is essential for industries such as analytical chemistry, specialty manufacturing, and research & development where precise moisture control and oxidative power are paramount.

Application

• Drying Agent: Used as a highly effective desiccant in gas drying tubes and desiccators for producing and maintaining extremely low-humidity atmospheres in laboratories and industrial processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in elemental analysis and other analytical techniques for the determination of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, where it serves to absorb water produced during combustion.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a strong oxidizing agent in specific organic synthesis reactions and as a catalyst or reagent in the preparation of other perchlorate compounds.
• Pyrotechnics & Propellants: Utilized in specialized pyrotechnic compositions and solid rocket propellants as an oxidizer due to its high oxygen content.
• Electrolyte Component: Finds application in certain types of electrochemical cells and as a component in non-aqueous electrolytes for batteries.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying oxidation processes and developing new materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Perchlorate
CAS No.	10034-81-8
Molecular Formula	Mg(ClO4)2
Molecular Weight	223.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, magnesium salt; Anhydrone; Dehydrite; Mg(ClO4)2; UN 1475
EINECS	233-108-3

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Perchlorate is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality assurance includes testing for key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and reducing agents. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store separately from combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mg(ClO4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.