Magnesium Hydroxide

As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance and is used to neutralize stomach acid and as a laxative.

Symbol

Mg(OH)₂

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Atomic / Molecular Weight	58.3197	gmol-1	Clip
Density	2344.6	kgm-3	Clip
Melting Point	623 decomposes	K	Clip

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See also: Magnesium.