Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Formula: K2Mg(SO4)2·6H2O Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Properties

Crystal system: monoclinic

Stability on air: stable. No signs of dehydration after months.

Preparation

Dissolve equimolar amounts of potassium sulfate K2SO4 (a common fertilizer) and magnesium sulfate MnSO4·7H2O in water, then crystallize.

Growing

Safety

The compound is not toxic in reasonable amounts.

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Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate

Potassium Magnesium Sulfate