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Offline azmanam

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Dehydrating Magnesium Chloride
« on: August 01, 2008, 01:17:05 PM »
I think my magnesium chloride is probably wet and the water is killing my reaction.  I can't find a definitive answer:  What temperature should I heat the magnesium chloride hydrate to drive off the water?  Is 300 degC a safe bet?
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Re: Dehydrating Magnesium Chloride
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2008, 02:50:28 PM »
I'd say 200, or you might decompose to chlorine and magnesium oxide.
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Re: Dehydrating Magnesium Chloride
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2008, 03:30:29 PM »
good point, thanks.  Turns out my oven only goes to 200.  So that'll be my limiting factor.
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