Magnesium sulfate

Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound that contains magnesium, sulfur and oxygen. Its formula is MgSO₄.

Magnesium sulfate is used as a brewing salt in beer.

Properties

Magnesium sulfate is soluble in water.

References

• http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20M)/MAGNESIUM%20SULFATE.html
• http://www.webmd.com/baby/magnesium-sulfate-for-preterm-labor
• https://web.archive.org/web/20130603020709/http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm354603.htm

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