Title: Aluminum Magnesium Silicate
CAS Registry Number: 12511-31-8
Synonyms: Magnesium aluminum silicate
Molecular Formula: Al2MgO8Si2
Molecular Weight: 262.43
Percent Composition: Al 20.56%, Mg 9.26%, O 48.77%, Si 21.40%
Line Formula: MgAl2(SiO4)2
Literature References: Occurs in nature in the minerals:
colerainite,
leuchtenbergite,
pyrope,
saponite,
sapphirine,
sheridanite,
zebedassite. Prepn:
GB 834517 (1960 to Fuji Chem.)
Derivative Type: Hydrate
Trademarks: Ervasil (Gecke)
Use: As suspending agent, thickening agent.
Therap-Cat: Antacid.
Keywords: Antacid.