| Molecular Formula | H2Mg |
| Molar Mass | 26.32 |
| Density | 1.45 |
| Melting Point | >250°C (dec.) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | white tetragonal crystals |
| Storage Condition | water-free area |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Risk Codes | R15 - Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases R11 - Highly Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S8 - Keep container dry. S43A - S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7 - Keep container tightly closed. |
| UN IDs | 2010 |
| TSCA | No |
| HS Code | 28500090 |
| Hazard Class | 4.3 |
| Packing Group | I |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Properties | Magnesium hydride can react with water at room temperature to produce hydrogen. It can also be used as a catalyst, reducing agent, etc. Magnesium-based materials are medium-temperature hydrogen storage alloys, which are easy to store, have mild reaction conditions, and are environmentally friendly by-products. They are promising hydrogen storage materials. Compared with other metal hydrogen storage materials, magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials have the following advantages: high hydrogen storage capacity; rich resources and low price; magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials have a good hydrogen absorption and release platform, which improves the utilization rate of hydrogen; hydrides are more stable, and hydrogen release requires a higher temperature, and most hydrogen release temperatures are above 200°C. |
| Use | Provided is a magnesium hydride type hydrogen storage emulsion explosive comprising an emulsion matrix and a sensitizing material in its components, characterized in that the sensitizing material is magnesium hydride. |