Description

Magnesium Pyrophosphate is an inorganic salt of pyrophosphoric acid, known for its stability and utility as a source of magnesium and phosphate ions. This compound is valued in industrial and specialty chemical applications for its role as a catalyst, ceramic precursor, and nutritional supplement component. Key industries that utilize this material include ceramics, specialty catalysts, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Ceramics and Glazes: Acts as a flux and opacifier in the production of specialized ceramics and enamel coatings.
• Catalyst Systems: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in select organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Dental Cements: Used as a component in certain phosphate-based dental cement formulations.
• Fire Retardants: Incorporated as an additive in fire-retardant compositions for plastics and textiles.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity reagent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories.
• Nutritional Supplements: Functions as a source of bioavailable magnesium and phosphate in specialized feed and fertilizer applications.
• Surface Treatment: Used in metal pretreatment and conversion coating processes.
• Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in dielectric materials and other electronic component formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	13446-24-7
Molecular Formula	Mg₂P₂O₇
Molecular Weight	222.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphosphoric acid, magnesium salt (1:2); Magnesium diphosphate; Dimagnesium diphosphate; Dimagnesium pyrophosphate; Pyrophosphoric acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium phosphate (Mg₂P₂O₇); UNII-6I4P8VW28R
EINECS	236-609-7

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Pyrophosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Product quality is verified against stringent in-house specifications, which typically include parameters for assay, loss on ignition, and impurity limits. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results for each batch is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mg₂P₂O₇)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Water Solubility	Practically insoluble

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