I am thinking about processing Magnesium Acetate on a plastic microfluidic platform. The process requires to heat up the plastic to over 120C. I wonder if Magnesium Acetate can be stable after being heated up then cool down to RT?
The magnesium acetate is for initiating RPA (recombination polymerase amplification) process.
What Is the magnesium acetate compound, tetrahydrate or anhydride?
The tetrahydrate dehydrates from approximately 50degC. The anhydride is stable until approximately 225degC.
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Article Thermal Dehydration of Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate: Forma...
Thinh H Nguyen Nobuyoshi Koga
The decomposition reaction of magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is accompanied only by breaking the bond of water with acetate and the formation of porous glass. The authors have not investigated how pores are formed. Dry magnesium acetate is decarboxylated upon heating. Methane and magnesium carbonate are formed. In a thin film, this reaction becomes more advantageous than a conventional reaction. The presence of other substances may activate or inhibit this reaction.
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