Description

Magnesium Perchlorate Hexahydrate is a highly effective desiccant and oxidizing agent with the CAS registry number 13446-19-0. Its powerful hygroscopic properties make it a critical material for applications requiring extremely low moisture environments. This compound is essential for industries such as analytical chemistry, specialty manufacturing, and research where precise control of atmospheric conditions is paramount.

Application

• High-Efficiency Desiccant: Used in desiccators and drying tubes for the complete removal of water vapor from gases and air streams in sensitive analytical and synthetic processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in Karl Fischer titration and other moisture determination techniques as a powerful drying agent to ensure accurate results.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a strong oxidizing agent in organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized in research settings for creating and maintaining anhydrous conditions for moisture-sensitive experiments and compound storage.
• Gas Purification: Applied in systems designed to purify inert gases (e.g., nitrogen, argon) by scrubbing trace amounts of moisture.
• Specialty Manufacturing: Used in the production of pyrotechnics and other energetic materials where its oxidizing properties are leveraged.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Perchlorate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13446-19-0
Molecular Formula	Mg(ClO4)2 · 6H2O
Molecular Weight	331.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Perchlorate Hydrate; Perchloric Acid, Magnesium Salt, Hexahydrate; Anhydrone® (historical trade name); Dehydrite® (historical trade name); Magnesium diperchlorate hexahydrate; UN 1475 (Oxidizer)
EINECS	236-711-4

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Perchlorate Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mg(ClO4)2 · 6H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.0005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.0005 %

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