Magnesium Oxide (Noun)
Meaning
A white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Magnesium oxide is commonly used in construction, as a refractory material, and as an ingredient in some types of cement.
- Cement production involves the use of magnesium oxide, also known as periclase, which occurs naturally in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- Naturally occurring magnesium oxide, or periclase, has been found in some serpentinite rocks and marbles.
- Magnesium oxide can be derived from the calcination of magnesium carbonate or hydroxide and is used in various industries.
- The production of magnesium metal from the oxide is a multi-step process requiring high temperatures and highly reactive reducing agents.