General Description

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is a crystalline compound composed of magnesium and chlorine, with six water molecules attached to each magnesium chloride molecule. It is commonly used as a source of magnesium for various industrial and medical applications, as well as a de-icing agent for roads and walkways. In medical settings, it can be administered orally or intravenously to treat magnesium deficiency, or topically as a remedy for dry skin and other dermatological conditions. In industrial processes, it is used as a catalyst, drying agent, and as an ingredient in the production of various chemicals. Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is also used in agriculture as a supplement to improve soil quality and promote plant growth.