What are the common uses of magnesium oxide?

Answer 1

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a compound which is formed when oxygen (a gas & non-metal) from the air reacts with magnesium (a metal) to form a white powder known as magnesium oxide, a non-metal. Usually, heat is what makes the two elements (magnesium and oxygen) react.

In food, magnesium oxide is used to prevent caking.

Answer 2

1. MgO is a well known basic oxide it reacts with water forming magnesium hydroxide. So it is used in medicines like mucaine, dijex mp, polycarol, etc. to reduce stomach acidity particularly in treatment of ulcers.

2. MgO is a well known ceramic material.

3. MgO is used as thermal insulator.

4. MgO is used in some types of wallboard.

5. MgO is used as desiccant.

6. MgO is a component of some types of cement.

7. MgO was used for some heating elements.

etc.

Answer 3

Magnesium oxide is commonly used as a dietary supplement to help meet magnesium needs in the body. It is also used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, and acid indigestion. In addition, it has applications in industrial processes such as in the production of refractory bricks and as a component in some medications.

Answer 4

Magnesium Oxide is often used as a basic(like acid-base, not basic verse complex) high-temp refactory. Often for the use in iron/steel melting foundries.

Answer 5

Magnesium Hydroxide is used as a laxative, to relieve indigestion and to help with heart burn. For more information about Magnesium Hydroxide, visit the official Drugs website.

Answer 6

The making of cement, it can be used as a dessicant(it absorbs water well, it may be used on snow sometimes in the winter), it also can be used to relieve heartburn.

Answer 7

Uses are: antacid, magnesium supplement for the organism, laxative, antiindigestion.

Answer 8

food