MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Bitter salt ,mgSO4
Uses of Magnesium sulfate
Can be used as a laxative
Used to treat poisoning of magnesium
Given to potted plants as a micronutriunt
Properties
Highly soluble in water
colorless powder
Melts at 1124 deg C
Interesting facts
Magnesium was discovered outside a Greek city.
It tastes bitter.
Is made up of 1/6 mg, 1/6 S, 2/3 O