Magnesium monoxide → Magnesium Chloride

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Reaction Steps

A magnesium chloride-brine containing 360 g/L MgCl2 and 35 g/L FeCl3 was prepared. Samples of equal volumes (150 mL) of the brine were then neutralized to a pH of 1.8-2.0 with the same amount of magnesium oxide, one sample being neutralized at 95° C. and the other sample being neutralized at 105° C. The resultant samples were then allowed to react for one hour, with the respective temperatures being maintained constant. The resultant slurries were then allowed to stand overnight.

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