Properties of Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture:
White, crystalline powder
Odorless
Slightly soluble in water
Chemically stable
Chemical formula: Mg(OH)₂
Preparation:
Produced by reacting magnesium chloride with sodium hydroxide.
Chemical Reaction:
Magnesium hydroxide Mixture precipitates out and is then filtered, washed, and dried.
Uses of Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture:
As a non-systemic antacid to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach.
As a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.
As a component in antiperspirant products.
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