Description

Lansfordite is a hydrated magnesium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula MgCO3·5H2O. This compound is of significant interest in industrial and research contexts due to its specific crystalline structure and properties related to carbonate chemistry. It serves as a valuable material for specialists in mineralogy, industrial chemistry, and materials science. Key applications include its use as a reference standard, in geochemical studies, and in processes involving magnesium carbonate synthesis and stabilization.

Application

• Geochemical and mineralogical research and reference standard.
• Precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other magnesium compounds.
• Studies on carbonate mineral formation and stability in various environments.
• Additive or specialty material in controlled ceramic and cement formulations.
• Component in academic and industrial research on carbon capture and mineral sequestration.
• Raw material for investigating hydration states of inorganic salts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lansfordite
CAS No.	61042-72-6
Molecular Formula	MgCO3·5H2O
Molecular Weight	174.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium carbonate pentahydrate; Pentahydromagnesite; Magnesium(2+) carbonate pentahydrate; Carbonic acid, magnesium salt, pentahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lansfordite is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and industrial use. While specific grades vary, our standard material is characterized for identity and purity using advanced analytical techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions that minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (MgCO3·5H2O)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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