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Is Magnesium Oxide reactive? If it is, can you please explain how reactive it is? Thanks so much!
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bobpursley
One has to define reactive. Magnesium oxide hydrates easily, and is exothermic. It makes a great cement when mixed with magnesium cloride and water (with of course, sand, gravel, or whatever).

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