MagnesiumsulfatToxizität

Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula MgSO4. It is an inorganic salt that exists in various hydrated forms, the most common being magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4·7H2O), also known as Epsom salt. In its anhydrous form, it is a white crystalline solid.

Magnesium sulfate occurs naturally in some mineral springs and is also produced synthetically. It is soluble in water, forming a solution that can be bitter in taste. Its properties lend themselves to a variety of applications across different fields.

In medicine, magnesium sulfate is used intravenously to treat conditions such as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, and as a laxative when taken orally. It is also used topically in baths to soothe sore muscles and reduce inflammation. In agriculture, it serves as a fertilizer, providing essential magnesium and sulfur nutrients to plants, particularly beneficial for crops like tomatoes and peppers that are prone to magnesium deficiency.

In industrial processes, magnesium sulfate finds use in the textile industry for dyeing and printing fabrics, and in the paper industry for making paper. It is also used in the production of cements and as a drying agent. The various hydrated forms have slightly different properties and applications, but the core chemical compound remains the same.