Basic magnesium aluminum hydroxycarbonate

摘要

Crystalline, basic magnesium aluminum hydroxycarbonate of the formula Al2Mg6(OH)12(CO3)3.xH2O where x is at least 4. A process for producing it comprises the conversion of aluminum hydroxide with basic magnesium carbonate and at least one compound selected from magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide. Stoichiometric quantities are employed with reference to the aluminum and the magnesium. The conversion takes place at temperatures from 50 DEG to 100 DEG C., and the resulting product is subsequently spray dried.