Magnesium peroxide
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General |
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| Name | Magnesium peroxide | ||
| Chemical Formula | MgO2 | ||
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Physical |
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| Formula weight | 56.30 u | ||
| pH | 10-11 | ||
| Appearance | white to white-off powder | ||
Magnesium peroxide is a fine powder peroxide with a white to white-off color. It is similar to calcium peroxide because magnesium peroxide also releases oxygen by breaking down at a controlled rate with a hydrous fluid. Besides this it can be used in bleaching, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Applications
Magnesium peroxide being environmentally benign and its stable oxygen release are used widely in the cosmetic, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries. It is used to reduce contaminant levels in groundwater. Magnesium peroxide is used in the bioremediation of contaminated soil and can improve the soil quality for plant growth and metabolism. It also used in the aquaculture industry for bioremediation.