Magnesium sulfide (Cat No.:M065673) is a binary compound composed of magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) atoms. It exists as a white crystalline solid with a high melting point. Magnesium sulfide is primarily used in the production of specialty ceramics and as a precursor for other magnesium compounds. It finds application in the manufacturing of refractory materials, where its high-temperature stability and electrical insulating properties are beneficial. Additionally, it is utilized in certain chemical processes as a source of magnesium ions.
| Catalog Number | M065673 |
| CAS Number | 12032-36-9 |
| Molecular Formula | MgS |
| Purity | 95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | sulfanylidenemagnesium |
| InChI | InChI=1S/Mg.S |
| InChIKey | SMDQFHZIWNYSMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [Mg]=S |
