Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40.30
2	Synonym	Magnesia
3	Physical Property	Physical state Amorphous powder Colour White Odour Odourless Taste Characteristics Solubility Very slightly soluble in water , practically insoluble in alcohol and also soluble in dilute acids .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is an antacid and possesses osmotic laxative properties . ii)                   It is also used in hypomagnesemia , gastric ulcers  and in dentrifices .
7	Side Effect	i)                    It may cause diarrhea . ii)                   It releases carbon-dioxide in the stomach which may cause discomfort .
8	Storage	It is stored in tightly closed container .