8007-09-8

Basic information

• Product Name: ESCHKA'S MIXTURE
• Synonyms: SODIUM CARBONATE AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE MIXTURE;SODIUM CARBONATE MIXTURE;ESCHKA'S MIXTURE;ESCHKA'S REAGENT;MAGNESIUM OXIDE SODIUM CARBONATE;eschka’s;Magnesium oxide – sodium carbonate 2:1 ;Eschka
• CAS NO: 8007-09-8
• Molecular Formula: CMnNa2O4
• Molecular Weight: 176.93
• EINECS: 999-999-2
• Mol File: 8007-09-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: ESCHKA'S MIXTURE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ESCHKA'S MIXTURE(8007-09-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ESCHKA'S MIXTURE(8007-09-8)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36
• Safety Statements: 26
• WGK Germany: 1
• F: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8007-09-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Eschka's Mixture is a chemical mixture commonly used for the determination of halogens in organic and inorganic compounds. It is composed of a combination of powdered magnesium oxide and metallic zinc. When heated to a high temperature, the magnesium oxide in the mixture reacts with the halogens present in the compound to form magnesium halides. The metallic zinc serves to reduce any potential residual halogens in the mixture. Once the reaction is complete, the resulting magnesium halides can be easily extracted and analyzed, allowing for the accurate determination of the halogen content in the original compound. Eschka's Mixture is a crucial tool in the field of analytical chemistry for identifying halogens in various substances.