General Properties and Industrial Significance:
Magnesium sulfate monohydrate (chemical formula: MgSO₄·H₂O) is a hydrated form of magnesium sulfate, containing one molecule of water per molecule of salt. It appears as a white, crystalline powder and provides a concentrated source of magnesium—more so than the heptahydrate form.
Magnesium sulfate monohydrate is favored when space, weight, or hygroscopic stability matters, thanks to its higher active magnesium content per unit weight than the heptahydrate.
Applications:
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Agriculture:
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Used as a magnesium fertilizer to correct magnesium deficiency in crops.
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Supports chlorophyll production, photosynthesis, and enzyme activation.
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Preferred in dry fertilizer blends due to its lower moisture content and higher magnesium concentration compared to the heptahydrate.
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Animal Nutrition:
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Used in feed supplements for livestock to prevent magnesium deficiency, especially in high-performance or grazing animals.
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Industrial Uses:
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Used in the chemical industry, ceramics, textile processing, and manufacture of paper.
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Sometimes used as a drying agent due to its relatively low water content compared to more hydrated forms.
