{"id":1036312,"date":"2024-08-16T11:21:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T03:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/product\/magnesium-orthosilicate-3\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T17:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:37:56","slug":"magnesium-orthosilicate-powder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/magnesium-orthosilicate-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium Orthosilicate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/product\/magnesium-orthosilicate-sputteringtarget\">Magnesium Orthosilicate<\/a><\/span> powder(Mg\u2082SiO\u2084), also known as magnesium silicate or forsterite, is an inorganic compound belonging to the olivine mineral group. It is typically supplied as a white to off-white powder and is valued for its high melting point, thermal stability and chemical properties. It is widely used in the development of advanced ceramics, refractory materials and other specialised inorganic material systems.<\/p>\n<p>VIMATERIAL supplies high-purity Magnesium Orthosilicate (Mg\u2082SiO\u2084) powder for industrial and research applications. Purity, particle size and other specifications can be customised according to project requirements. We support small-batch orders, provide consistent quality control and offer flexible supply options with short lead times.<\/p>\n<p>For customised specifications or technical enquiries, please <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact VIMATERIAL<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Basic Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 56.1898%; height: 240px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Property<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Chemical Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">Magnesium Orthosilicate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Chemical Formula<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">Mg\u2082SiO\u2084<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">CAS Number<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">10034-94-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Molecular Weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">140.69 g\/mol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Appearance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">White to off-white powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Density<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">3.21\u20133.34 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Melting Point<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">1,890\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Crystal Structure<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">Orthorhombic (Olivine-type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.4505%; height: 24px;\">Material Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.7393%; height: 24px;\">Inorganic compound \/ Silicate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Note: Physical property values may vary depending on crystal structure, material composition and testing conditions. Please refer to the batch-specific technical data sheet for confirmed product specifications.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key Characteristics<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High-Temperature Resistance: Magnesium orthosilicate has a high melting point and good thermal stability, making it suitable for evaluating in high-temperature ceramic and refractory material systems.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Stability: Its stable silicate crystal structure makes Mg\u2082SiO\u2084 useful in specialised inorganic material formulations where chemical and thermal stability are important.<\/li>\n<li>Ceramic Compatibility: Magnesium orthosilicate can be incorporated into ceramic formulations to adjust phase composition and influence the resulting material&#8217;s mechanical and thermal properties.<\/li>\n<li>Mineral-Based Composition: As an olivine-type magnesium silicate, Mg\u2082SiO\u2084 provides a defined chemical composition for ceramic research, refractory development and other advanced material applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Applications of Magnesium Orthosilicate Powder<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Ceramics:<\/strong> Magnesium orthosilicate powder is used as a raw material in the development of technical ceramics. It can be incorporated into ceramic formulations to modify phase composition, microstructure and thermal properties. Potential applications include specialised ceramic components and functional ceramic systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refractory Materials:<\/strong> Due to its high-temperature stability, magnesium orthosilicate is relevant to the development of refractory compositions and other materials designed for elevated-temperature environments. It can be evaluated as a constituent in specialised refractory formulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biomedical Materials Research:<\/strong> Mg\u2082SiO\u2084 has attracted research interest in bioceramics and magnesium-containing biomaterials. Its potential use in bone-related material systems is being investigated, particularly in the development of ceramic materials for biomedical research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental and Adsorption Research:<\/strong> Magnesium silicate-based materials are investigated for their surface properties and potential interactions with selected contaminants. Magnesium orthosilicate may be evaluated in specialised adsorption and environmental material research, depending on its surface characteristics and processing conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Product Specifications and Customisation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VIMATERIAL provides Magnesium Orthosilicate powder with flexible specifications to accommodate different processing and application requirements.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 56.2639%; height: 144px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Available Options<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\">Chemical Formula<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\">Mg\u2082SiO\u2084<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\">Purity<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\">99%, 99.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\">Particle Size<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\">D50&lt; 10\u03bcm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\">Packaging<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\">Vacuum-sealed bottles or bags<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 22.6464%; height: 24px;\">Customisation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6175%; height: 24px;\">Purity, particle size and packaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Please contact us for current availability, detailed specifications and batch-specific testing information.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Quality Control<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VIMATERIAL applies quality control procedures throughout the production and inspection process to ensure the consistency of Magnesium Orthosilicate powder.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the product specifications and customer requirements, key parameters can be evaluated using analytical techniques such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Identification of crystalline phases and crystal structure.<\/li>\n<li>Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Observation of particle morphology and surface characteristics.<\/li>\n<li>Laser Particle Size Analysis: Measurement of particle size distribution.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Analysis: Evaluation of chemical composition and purity, using appropriate analytical methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inspection reports and product samples can be provided upon request to support incoming material verification and customer quality assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/vimaterial.de\/en\/quality-control\/\">Quality Control Process.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Packaging and Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Magnesium Orthosilicate powder is packed in sealed inner bottles or bags with double-layer vacuum packaging, followed by protective outer cartons to reduce exposure to moisture and contamination during transportation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated environment.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Protect the powder from moisture and direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid contact with incompatible substances and follow the relevant product safety documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q1. What is Magnesium Orthosilicate (Mg\u2082SiO\u2084)?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Magnesium orthosilicate is an inorganic magnesium silicate compound with the chemical formula Mg\u2082SiO\u2084. It belongs to the olivine mineral group and is used in ceramic, refractory and specialised materials research.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q2. Is Magnesium Orthosilicate the same as Magnesium Silicate?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Magnesium orthosilicate (Mg\u2082SiO\u2084) is a specific magnesium silicate compound. The general term magnesium silicate can refer to several compounds with different chemical compositions, so the chemical formula should be checked when selecting a material.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q3. What is the crystal structure of Mg\u2082SiO\u2084?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: Mg\u2082SiO\u2084 has an orthorhombic olivine-type crystal structure, characterised by a framework of silicate tetrahedra and magnesium ions.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Q4. What is Magnesium Orthosilicate powder used for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A: It is primarily used in advanced ceramic formulations, refractory material development and specialised inorganic material research. It is also investigated in biomedical and environmental material research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magnesium Orthosilicate powder(Mg\u2082SiO\u2084), also known as magnesium silicate or forsterite, is an inorganic compound belonging to the olivine mineral group. It is typically supplied as a white to off-white powder and is valued for its high melting point, thermal stability and chemical properties. 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