MAGNESIUM FORMATE
A water-soluble magnesium salt of formic acid for specialty chemical synthesis, materials development, research and evaluated industrial formulations.
A versatile bridge between magnesium and formate chemistry.
Magnesium Formate combines a divalent magnesium cation with formate anions. It is offered for customers developing specialised chemical, analytical and material systems where a defined magnesium source and formate functionality are required.
Magnesium Formate is chemically distinct from Calcium Formate. Construction acceleration, strength development and dosage claims should not be transferred from Calcium Fo
Defined chemistry for controlled formulation work.
Commercial performance depends on hydration state, purity, particle form and application conditions.
Divalent Metal Ion
Provides magnesium in a formate-salt system for suitable aqueous or process formulations.
Organic Acid Salt
Offers formate functionality without introducing chloride as the counter-ion.
Aqueous Solubility
Suitable for evaluation in compatible water-based synthesis and process routes.
Crystalline Product Route
Available product form, hydration state and particle profile are defined by the approved grade.
Precursor Potential
Can serve as a magnesium-containing starting material in selected materials research.
COA-Controlled Supply
Final commercial parameters should be controlled against an agreed specification and batch COA.
Explore potential use areas.
Synthesis Intermediate
Magnesium and formate source for compatible reaction and preparation routes.
Evaluation focus
- Required hydration state and stoichiometry
- Water and impurity sensitivity
- Reaction pH and temperature
- Downstream separation and residue limits
Magnesium-Containing Precursors
Starting material for selected porous, inorganic or hybrid material research.
Evaluation focus
- Crystal form and precursor purity
- Thermal conversion programme
- Metal-ion and ligand ratios
- Resulting material structure and performance
Analytical & Research Reagent
Defined magnesium formate chemistry for method development and experimental work.
Evaluation focus
- Assay and trace-metal requirements
- Solution preparation and filtration
- Method blank and interference checks
- Grade suitability for the intended protocol
Specialty Industrial Systems
For controlled evaluation where magnesium formate chemistry may provide a useful process function.
Evaluation focus
- Solubility under actual process conditions
- Compatibility with binders and other salts
- Corrosion and materials-of-construction review
- Performance compared with alternative magnesium salts
Anhydrous or dihydrate?
Hydration state changes molecular weight, delivered water and process stoichiometry.
Formula Comparison
Select the product identity required by the process specification.
Do not substitute one form for the other on an equal-weight basis without recalculation.
Selection Workflow
Start with chemical identity before assessing performance.
Use an approved specification before production-scale evaluation.
Specialty uses at a
glance.
All uses require grade selection and customer validation.
Chemical Intermediate
Magnesium and formate source for compatible reaction systems.
Precursor Chemistry
For selected inorganic, porous and hybrid material development.
Method Development
Reagent route for suitable analytical and research protocols.
Research Formulations
Controlled salt addition in experimental systems.
Process Additive Trials
For comparative screening against other magnesium salts.
Application Development
Grade and specification development around defined customer requirements.
Identity confirmed. Commercial limits to define.
Geocon should insert approved manufacturing and QC values before web publication.
| Property | Anhydrous | Dihydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Magnesium Formate | Magnesium Formate Dihydrate |
| Formula | Mg(HCOO)₂ | Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O |
| CAS Number | 557-39-1 | 6150-82-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.34 g/mol | 150.37 g/mol |
| Supply Form | White crystalline powder | White crystalline powder or crystals |
| Assay / Purity | ≥98.0%, calculated as Mg(HCOO)₂ on dry basis | ≥98.0%, calculated as Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O |
| Moisture / Water | ≤1.0% total water | Total water: 23.0–25.0%; theoretical crystal water: 23.96% |
| pH — 1% Aqueous Solution at 25°C | 6.5–8.0 | 6.5–8.0 |
| Water-Insoluble Matter | ≤0.10% | ≤0.10% |
| Trace Metals | Fe ≤50 ppm; Pb ≤10 ppm; As ≤3 ppm; Cu + Zn ≤50 ppm; Zn ≤25 ppm | Fe ≤50 ppm; Pb ≤10 ppm; As ≤3 ppm; Cu + Zn ≤50 ppm; Zn ≤25 ppm |
| Packaging | 25 kg moisture-resistant bags with sealed PE liner | 25 kg moisture-resistant bags with sealed PE liner |
| Shelf Life | 24 months in unopened original packaging | 24 months in unopened original packaging |
| Storage | Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture | Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture and excessive heat |
Confirm the commercial
specification.
- Confirm which hydration state Geocon supplies.
- Approve assay, magnesium and moisture limits.
- Define appearance, particle size and solubility.
- Confirm packaging and shelf life.
- Issue grade-specific TDS, COA and SDS.
The two hydration states require different specification and stoichiometric calculations.
Protect product identity
and moisture balance.
Final packaging and storage instructions must follow the approved grade-specific SDS and TDS.
Moisture Protection
Keep containers tightly closed and protect from humidity.
Warehouse Storage
Store in a cool, dry and ventilated location.
Batch Verification
Confirm identity and specification before process use.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Key questions regarding Magnesium Formate identity, hydration state and formulation-specific performance.
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