Magnesium Oxide Powder

Magnesium Oxide Powder
Purity: ≥99.995%
Particle Size: 5-10 μm or customized
Or email us at sales@heegermaterials.com.
Magnesium Oxide Powder Data Sheet
|
Reference Code: |
HM2002 |
|
Color: |
White |
|
Chemical Formula: |
MgO |
|
Density: |
3.20 g/cm3 |
|
Particle Size: |
5-10 μm, or customzied |
|
Molecular weight: |
40.30 g/mol |
|
Melting point: |
2800 ℃ |
|
Boiling point: |
3600 ℃ |
Magnesium Oxide Powder Description
Magnesium oxide powder is a high-purity, white, odorless solid with excellent stability and low reactivity in neutral and organic environments. It belongs to the alkaline earth metal oxides and displays amphoteric behavior, dissolving in acidic and ammonium salt solutions. Upon calcination at elevated temperatures, it forms a stable crystalline phase. This material is commonly used in ceramics, electronics, coatings, construction, and polymer industries due to its high purity, chemical resistance, and functional versatility.
Magnesium Oxide Powder Specifications
Product |
Purity |
Particle Size (μm) |
Chemical Composition (%) |
||
HM-MgO |
≥99.995% |
5-10 |
CaO |
Fe |
Mn |
3.1 |
2.5 |
2.3 |
|||
Magnesium Oxide Powder Features
- High Purity: Typically ≥99.995%, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications.
- Thermal Stability: Maintains structure and function under high-temperature conditions.
- Chemical Inertness: Resists corrosion from most chemicals, especially in neutral and basic environments.
- Fine Particle Size: Enables uniform mixing and dispersion in various formulations.
- Electrical Insulation: Excellent dielectric properties, suitable for electronic and insulating materials.
Magnesium Oxide Powder Applications
- Ceramic Production: Used as a raw material in manufacturing high-performance refractory and structural ceramics.
- Polymer Fillers: Acts as a reinforcing agent in plastics, rubber, and paints for enhanced durability and thermal resistance.
- Catalysts and Adsorbents: Serves as a base material in catalytic reactions and for removing impurities in gas or liquid systems.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an antacid and laxative in medical formulations.
- Flame Retardants: Improves fire resistance in construction materials and composite products.
Aerospace
Automotive Industry
Metal Smelting
Electronic Devices
Magnesium Oxide Material Properties
Magnesium Oxide Ceramic Machining

Magnesium oxide can be machined in green or bisque form before sintering, and to a limited extent in its fully sintered state. In its pre-sintered state, the material is relatively soft and easier to shape, but like many ceramics, it undergoes significant shrinkage—up to 20%—during sintering, which can affect final dimensions. Fully sintered magnesium oxide is very hard and brittle, requiring diamond tools and precision equipment for any post-sintering machining.
Machining Methods and Considerations
- Green or Bisque Machining: Easier to cut and form, suitable for complex shapes before firing.
- Sintering Shrinkage: Expect about 15–20% dimensional reduction during sintering, which impacts tolerance control.
- Post-Sintering Machining: Requires diamond grinding tools due to the material’s hardness and brittleness.
- Fragility: Fully sintered MgO is prone to chipping and fracture if not handled with care during machining.
- Tooling and Time: Machining dense MgO ceramics is time-consuming and requires specialized equipment.
Magnesium Oxide Ceramic Packaging
Magnesium oxide ceramic products are typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture or contamination and wrapped with foam to cushion vibrations and impacts during transport, ensuring the quality of products in their original condition.

Download
Get A Quote
We will check and get back to you in 24 hours
