Magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl₂·6H₂O) is a hydrated inorganic salt with six water molecules coordinated to each magnesium chloride unit. It presents as colorless or white deliquescent crystals, bitter in taste, with a density of 1.57 g/cm³ and marked hygroscopicity that demands sealed storage.
The compound exhibits strong moisture affinity, liquefying in humid air above 32% relative humidity. It dissolves exothermically in water, releasing 155 kJ/mol-solutions reach 50°C undisturbed from room temperature. Dehydration proceeds through distinct stages: tetrahydrate at 100°C, dihydrate near 185°C, with full anhydrous conversion requiring 300°C and HCl atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis.
Its applications leverage these properties directly. Dust control crews in Colorado spray 32% solutions onto gravel roads; magnesium chloride binds surface particles, suppressing particulate matter without the corrosive damage of calcium chloride. Japanese tofu makers dissolve nigari-traditional bittern derived from seawater evaporation-where magnesium ions coagulate soy protein into silken curds. De-icing operations favor it for airport runways, effective to −23°C with less concrete spalling than rock salt. Metallurgical furnaces consume anhydrous grades as molten electrolyte for primary magnesium production, the hexahydrate serving as precursor through controlled dehydration.
Storage demands attention. Bulk hexahydrate cakes irreversibly when exposed; poly-lined containers with desiccant maintain flowability through tropical transit.
Product Parameters
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TEST ITEMS |
TEST STANDARD |
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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS |
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE |
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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (As MgCl2) |
≥99.0% |
≥46.0% |
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CALCIUM (As Ca2+) |
≤0.002% |
≤0.15% |
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SULFATE (As SO42-) |
/ |
≤1.00% |
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ALKALI CHLORIDE ( As Cl-) |
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≤0.50% |
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WATER INSOLUBLE |
≤0.2% |
≤0.10% |
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MOISTURE |
≤0.2% |
/ |
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FE |
≤0.005% |
/ |
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NA |
≤0.002% |
/ |
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MGO |
≤0.5% |
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Packaging & Shipping

Packaging
Package in 25/50/1000 bag, also accpet customer OEM packing.

Shipping
Strictly Deliver the goods in accodance with the contract.
Application
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is a versatile compound with many everyday uses. On roads, it effectively controls dust and melts ice. In agriculture, it provides essential magnesium to enrich soil and help plants grow. It is also a key ingredient in the production of tofu, giving it a smooth and firm texture. Furthermore, this mineral is crucial in manufacturing various magnesium-based products, including supplements that support human health. Its ability to absorb moisture from the air makes it useful in some de-icing and drying processes as well.

Company Profile
Shandong Jiuchong Chemical Company Limited was founded in 2016, which is located in Weifang City, Shandong Province, China. We have 228 square meters of office space. Now Jiuchong chemical is a large modern international chemical enterprise with more than 28 series. Since our establishment, the company has gradually established and improved a sound supply chain system, quality monitoring system and service system, ensuring products quality and service.
At the same time, relying on our own geographical location and resource advantages, our company is committed to the optimization of a variety of chemical supply chain, including magnesium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulfate, industrial salt, soda ash etc.
Our products are sold well in 288 domestic cities and more than 36 foreign countries. Now the company has won the praise and trust of domestic and foreign customers. Based on stable quality and output, good team service and staff efforts, we will continue to develop domestic and foreign markets.
Jiuchong chemical takes "integrity, innovation and development" as the concept, puts integrity in the priority position in serving customers, and guarantees high quality products and satisfactory cooperation for customers experience. Your satisfaction is our driving force. Quality is the soul of enterprise and that is what we have always done. In the future, Shandong Jiuchong Chemical Company Limited hopes to build a brilliant tomorrow with you!
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