Magnesium carbonate

Magnesium carbonate is a white solid chemical compound with the chemical formula MgCO3, and it is a mineral salt. Magnesium carbonate is the result of the combination of magnesium and carbonate. Magnesium is a silvery metal with the chemical symbol Mg, and it is found in the alkaline earth metals column of the periodic table, referred to as the twelfth element. Additionally, magnesium is one of the eleven most abundant elements in the Earth's crust and the third most abundant dissolved element in seawater. Its significance for the human body lies in being the eleventh most abundant element within it.

The second component of this compound is the anion carbonate, with the formula CO3. As evident from its structure, it consists of a central carbon atom surrounded by three oxygen molecules.

Magnesium carbonate has various uses, including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements for livestock and poultry, cosmetics and personal care products, the use of its alloys in the automotive industry and machinery manufacturing, and the use of its powder form to prevent slipping and enhance grip in sports such as gymnastics, weightlifting, bodybuilding, and more.

In pharmaceutical applications, magnesium carbonate, also known as magnesite, is used as an over-the-counter medicine for indigestion and relief from heartburn caused by excess stomach acid production. Magnesium carbonate functions by entering the stomach and reacting with hydrochloric acid to produce carbon dioxide and magnesium chloride, thus neutralizing excess stomach acid. However, it should be noted that its use should not be excessive, as it can lead to over-alkalization of the stomach and diarrhea.

In sports, magnesium carbonate aids athletes by absorbing moisture and sweat from the palms, helping them maintain a secure grip on weights or apparatus during exercises, preventing slippage, and enhancing their performance.

Magnesium carbonate is available in both mineral and synthetic forms, with synthetic magnesium carbonate typically having higher purity compared to the mineral counterpart. The magnesium carbonate produced by Nabo Exir Paya Shimi is of the synthetic type and, based on tests and analyses conducted on it, boasts a purity level exceeding 99%.