SPECIALTY CATALYST & DESICCANT · HIGH-TEMPERATURE STABLE SALT

MAGNESIUM FORMATE
DIHYDRATE GRANULES

High-temperature stable organic salt utilized in catalyst synthesis, flue gas desulfurization, specialty de-icing, and chemical drying processes.

Formula: Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O Form: White Crystalline Granules Role: Catalyst Precursor & Scrubbing

Benchmark Product Parameters

Product Name Magnesium Formate Dihydrate

Chemical Formula Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O

Physical Form White Crystalline Granules

Primary Role Catalyst Precursor & Flue Gas Scrubbing

Assay Purity ≥ 98.0% Active Salt

✓ Thermal Stability & Eco-Safe De-Icing

High-Purity Organic Salt Technology for Heterogeneous Catalysis

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate Salt Granules ($\text{Mg(HCOO)}_2 \cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$) represent a high-purity, thermally stable organic salt specifically engineered for advanced industrial applications in heterogeneous catalyst synthesis, gas purification, and chemical drying processes. Characterized by white crystalline granules with rapid aqueous solubility and high thermal breakdown resistance, Magnesium Formate acts as a clean, carbon-efficient metal precursor for synthesizing nanoscale magnesium oxide ($\text{MgO}$) supports, bio-diesel esterification catalysts, and organic synthesis reagents. In environmental chemical engineering, it serves as a highly efficient sorbent additive for flue gas desulfurization ($\text{FGD}$) and $\text{SO}_x/\text{NO}_x$ abatement in power plants, while its low eutectic freezing point and non-corrosive nature make it an environmentally safe chemical de-icing agent and solid desiccant for moisture-sensitive chemical streams.

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate offers clean thermal decomposition into porous MgO and volatile carbon gases ($\text{CO}/\text{CO}_2/\text{H}_2\text{O}$), ensuring zero inorganic ash residue during catalyst calcination and flue gas scrubbing.

CORE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate Performance Metrics

Review key chemical properties, physical characteristics, and structural specifications for Magnesium Formate Dihydrate granules below.

Chemical Formula

Mg(HCOO)₂·2H₂O

Stable dihydrate crystal structure providing consistent stoichiometry for chemical synthesis.

Physical Form

White Crystalline Granules

Free-flowing granular morphology designed for dust-free handling, hopper feeding, and rapid dissolution.

Primary Role & Function

Catalyst Precursor & Flue Gas Scrubbing

Engineered for catalyst carrier synthesis, environmental flue gas desulfurization, and chemical drying.

Key Functional Benefits

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate delivers exceptional chemical purity, controlled thermal decomposition, and environmental safety.

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High-Purity Catalyst Precursor

Yields ultra-pure, high-surface-area magnesium oxide ($\text{MgO}$) upon calcination without halide or sulfur contamination.

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Eco-Friendly Flue Gas Scrubbing

Efficiently binds sulfur dioxide ($\text{SO}_2$) in industrial flue gas desulfurization units with biodegradable organic byproducts.

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Thermal Stability & Clean Breakdown

Decomposes predictably at elevated temperatures ($>250^\circ\text{C}$), generating non-corrosive, environmentally benign gases.

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Low Eutectic Freezing Point

Functions as a highly effective, non-corrosive de-icer for sensitive infrastructure, bridges, and airfield aprons.

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Effective Chemical Desiccant

Reversibly absorbs moisture from organic solvent streams and gas feeds without physical slumping or caking.

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High Water Solubility

Dissolves rapidly in water to form clear, colorless solutions for liquid chemical processing and metal surface treatment.

Primary Target Applications

Deployed across catalyst manufacturing, environmental air pollution control, specialty de-icing, and organic chemical drying.

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Heterogeneous Catalyst Synthesis

Key starting material for manufacturing high-activity magnesium oxide catalyst supports, transesterification catalysts, and solid base catalysts.

Catalyst Precursor MgO Synthesis Organic Synthesis Catalysis

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Flue Gas Desulfurization Scrubbing

Utilized in wet flue gas scrubbers to neutralize acidic $\text{SO}_x$ emissions in power stations, incinerators, and chemical plants.

Flue Gas Scrubbing SO2 Abatement Emission Control Environmental

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Chemical Drying and Desiccant

Used as a specialized chemical drying agent and moisture scavenger for gas streams, organic solvents, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Chemical Drying Desiccant Solvent Purification Chemical Processing

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Specialty Non-Corrosive De-Icing

High-performance de-icing salt for environmentally sensitive zones, bridge decks, and industrial facilities requiring non-chloride corrosion protection.

Specialty De-Icing Non-Chloride Dust Control Specialty De-Icing

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate Specification Matrix

Specification Parameter	Testing Standard / Condition	Technical Specification Value
Chemical Name	IUPAC Designation	Magnesium Formate Dihydrate
Chemical Formula	Molecular Composition	$\text{Mg(HCOO)}_2 \cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
Molecular Weight	Theoretical Mass	150.37 g/mol
Assay Purity	Complexometric Titration	≥ 98.0% Active Content
Magnesium Content ($\text{Mg}^{2+}$)	AAS / ICP-OES	≥ 15.8%
Physical Appearance	Visual Inspection	White Crystalline Granules
pH Value (5% Water Solution)	Standard pH Meter (25°C)	6.0 – 8.0
Water Insoluble Matter	Filtration Method	≤ 0.05%
Chloride Content ($\text{Cl}^-$)	Ion Chromatography	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as $\text{Pb}$)	Spectrophotometry	≤ 10 ppm

Packaging, Storage & Safety Guidelines

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate is a non-hazardous, stable crystalline salt. Standard dry chemical handling practices should be maintained.

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Packaging Configurations

• 25 kg Multi-ply PE-lined Moisture-Proof Bags
• 500 kg & 1000 kg Jumbo Bulk Bags
• Custom Palletized and Heat-Sealed Shrink-Wrapped Shipments

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Storage & Hygroscopicity

Store in tightly closed original packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Protect from atmospheric moisture and direct heat to prevent caking. Shelf life is 24 months when stored properly.

Information Desk

Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)

Get quick, technically vetted answers regarding Magnesium Formate Dihydrate, catalyst synthesis, flue gas scrubbing, and chemical properties.

1. What is Magnesium Formate Dihydrate and what is its chemical formula?

Magnesium Formate Dihydrate is a high-purity organic salt with the chemical formula $\text{Mg(HCOO)}_2 \cdot 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$. It appears as white crystalline granules and dissolves readily in water to provide magnesium and formate ions.

2. How is Magnesium Formate used as a catalyst precursor?

During thermal calcination ($>250^\circ\text{C}$), Magnesium Formate breaks down cleanly into high-surface-area magnesium oxide ($\text{MgO}$) alongside carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, leaving zero halide or sulfur impurities on the catalyst support.

3. What role does Magnesium Formate play in flue gas desulfurization (FGD)?

In wet flue gas scrubbing systems, Magnesium Formate reacts with acidic sulfur dioxide ($\text{SO}_2$) gas streams, accelerating sulfur absorption, buffering slurry pH, and preventing calcium sulfate scaling in scrubbers.

4. Is Magnesium Formate Dihydrate soluble in water?

Yes. Magnesium Formate Dihydrate is freely soluble in water (approximately $14\text{ g}/100\text{ mL}$ at $20^\circ\text{C}$), forming a clear, transparent, neutral-to-slightly-alkaline aqueous solution.

5. How does Magnesium Formate function as a chemical desiccant?

In anhydrous or low-moisture organic processing, Magnesium Formate granules scavenge free water molecules, binding moisture into its hydrated crystal lattice without undergoing phase deliquescence or chemical degradation.

6. What advantages does Magnesium Formate offer over chloride-based de-icers?

Unlike magnesium chloride ($\text{MgCl}_2$), Magnesium Formate is non-corrosive to carbon steel, aluminum alloys, and concrete structures. It is readily biodegradable, reducing chloride accumulation in nearby soil and water bodies.

7. What is the thermal stability limit of Magnesium Formate Dihydrate?

Magnesium Formate loses its crystallization water around $100^\circ\text{C} - 130^\circ\text{C}$ to form anhydrous magnesium formate, which remains thermally stable up to approximately $250^\circ\text{C} - 300^\circ\text{C}$ before converting to magnesium oxide.

8. How should Magnesium Formate Dihydrate granules be stored?

Store in tightly sealed poly-lined paper or PP woven bags in a cool, dry, sheltered warehouse. Avoid exposure to high relative humidity to maintain granular free-flowing properties.

Geocon Group — Specialty Catalyst & Inorganic Formates Division
Geocon Group manufactures and supplies high-purity Magnesium Formate Dihydrate Salt Granules, Calcium Formate, Potassium Formate, and Sodium Formate chemistries across India and global markets. We provide technical synthesis support, FGD trial testing, and evaluation sample dispatch from our corporate hub in Navi Mumbai and R&D lab in Bhandup.

SECTOR MATRIX OVERVIEW

Magnesium Formate Applications at a Glance

Discover how Magnesium Formate Dihydrate granules provide high-purity catalyst precursors, flue gas desulfurization, and non-corrosive de-icing.

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Catalysts

Heterogeneous Catalyst Synthesis

Clean thermal precursor yielding high-purity MgO catalyst supports without sulfur or chloride residues.

MgO Precursor Clean Decomposition

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FGD Scrubbing

Flue Gas Desulfurization

Neutralizing SOx air emissions in power plant wet scrubbers with biodegradable organic formate chemistry.

SO2 Abatement FGD Additive

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Desiccant

Chemical Drying & De-Icing

Absorbing moisture in organic chemical streams and serving as an eco-friendly non-chloride de-icing salt.

Moisture Scavenger Non-Corrosive

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