Magnesia compounds have applications across many fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental organizations, and others. This book provides information on magnesia production and use. It also calls attention to magnesia as an alternative to other alkalis like lime. It is useful for the researcher in a lab and the professional in the field.

Magnesia compounds have applications across many different fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental organizations, waste and water treatment, and industries from steel to agriculture. This book collects the variety of information on magnesia production and use under one cover. It also calls attention to magnesia as a viable alternative to other alkalis like lime. The book is then a valuable tool for both the researcher in a lab and the professional in the field.