Magnesium hydride
Agent Name
Magnesium hydride
CAS Number
7693-27-8
Formula
H2-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Magnesium dihydride; [ChemIDplus] UN2010
Category
Metal Hydrides
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
A strong reducing agent; Spontaneously ignites in air producing magnesium oxide and water; Reacts violently with water evolving hydrogen; [Merck Index] Reacts with water producing flammable gases; May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Magnesium oxide."
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