White fine powder, odorless, tasteless, and without grittiness.
Chemical formula: Mg?Si?O?·nH?O
Molar mass: 260.862 g/mol
Appearance: White odorless powder. Solubility in water: Poorly soluble. Solubility: Poorly soluble in ethanol.
Uses: Used as an antacid in medicine. It neutralizes gastric acid and protects ulcer surfaces, with slow and prolonged action. Can be used as a deodorizer, decolorizing agent, and is also applied in industries such as ceramics and rubber. Food grade is used as an anti-caking agent, filter aid, and coating agent. Filler in dairy products.