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Definition of Mg2S2O7
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Magnesium pyrosulfate
1.1.2 English name: Magnesium pyrosulfate
1.2 Atomic structure: Mg2S2O7 consists of 2 magnesium atoms (Mg), 2 sulfur atoms (S) and 7 oxygen atoms (O).
1.3 Atomic mass: The molecular weight of Mg2S2O7 is 232.47 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Mg2S2O7 has a molecular structure consisting of 2 Mg2+ ions, 2 S2- ions and 7 O2- ions.
1.4 Ion structure: Mg2S2O7 consists of Mg2+ ions and (S2O7)2- ions. -
Properties of Mg2S2O7
2.1 Physical Properties
State: Crystalline powder, colorless.
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
PH level: No information
2.2 Chemical properties: Magnesium pyrosulfate is unstable in water, easily decomposing into magnesium sulfate and sulfur trioxide. -
Common chemical reactions of Mg2S2O7
There is very little information about the chemical reactions of Mg2S2O7 with other substances. It is mainly prepared from magnesium sulfate (MgSO4). -
Synthesis of Mg2S2O7
4.1 Laboratory preparation: Mg2S2O7 can be prepared from the reaction of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
4.2 Industrial preparation: A common industrial preparation method is through the heating process of magnesium sulfate.