Magnesium sulfite

Agent Name
Magnesium sulfite
CAS Number
7757-88-2
Formula
H2-O3-S.Mg
Major Category
Other Classes
Magnesium sulfite formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Magnesium sulphite; Sulfurous acid, magnesium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfites
Description
Hexahydrate: Colorless or white solid; [Merck Index] Solid; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Sources/Uses
Used to make paper pulp (as solution in sulfurous acid); [Merck Index]
Comments
Exists as the tri- and hexahydrate; Slowly oxidized by air to the sulfate; [Merck Index] See "SULFITES."
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