Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (MgCl₂·6H₂O) – 500g (AR Grade)

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is supplied as clear to white crystalline solids in a 500g container, suitable for use in educational science laboratories. Also referred to as Magnesium Chloride 6H₂O, this product is provided in Analytical Reagent (AR) grade, offering a high level of purity and consistency for accurate experimental work.

Identified by CAS No. 7791‑18‑6 and classified as Not Regulated for transport (UN: NR), magnesium chloride hexahydrate is easy to store and handle in school laboratory environments. It is clearly labelled to support safe use in line with COSHH requirements and standard laboratory procedures.

This water‑soluble salt is widely used in both chemistry and physics education, making it a versatile reagent for solution preparation, crystallisation studies, and investigations into ionic compounds.

Key Features

• Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (MgCl₂·6H₂O)
• 500g pack size – ideal for school laboratory use
• Analytical Reagent (AR) grade
• CAS No: 7791‑18‑6
• UN Classification: Not Regulated (NR)
• Water‑soluble crystalline solid
• Clearly labelled for safe educational laboratory use

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is well suited to KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level science lessons, supporting a range of practical activities across the curriculum. Under appropriate supervision, it can be used for:

• Preparing and investigating aqueous salt solutions
• Studying ionic compounds and hydration
• Demonstrating crystallisation and changes of state
• Supporting lessons on alkaline earth metals
• Developing accurate measuring, dissolving, and safe handling techniques

Reliable, high‑purity, and curriculum‑relevant, this AR‑grade magnesium chloride reagent is an excellent addition to any secondary school science department, helping students link theoretical concepts with practical laboratory experience.