Magnesium Nitrate Research Articles

Determination of Melting Point of Chemical Substances Using Image Differencing Method

Melting point apparatus mainly used in pharmaceutical and chemical industries for determining melting point of chemical substances. Some melting point apparatus are based on manual process in which users have to keep continuously focus on capillary tube till melting point achieved. While some melting point apparatus are digitally or automatically operated and there is no need of operator’s attention. In this paper novel algorithm is proposed for melting point detection of any chemical substance. proposed algorithm is based on change detection technique, it computes pixel value differencing at particular coordinate of two consecutive frames generated by real time video. Difference is compared with threshold value, when pixel value difference crosses the threshold the temperature at that instant recorded as melting point of chemical substance, Proposed algorithm determined melting point of Sodium bicarbonate, D-glucose, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium nitrate and magnesium nitrate with maximum accuracy 98.8% for Potassium nitrate.

Fabrication and characteristics of eutectic hydrated salts/fumed silica composite as form-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage

In this research, a novel form-stable composite phase change material (PCM) for building envelopes was prepared and evaluated. Calcium chloride hexahydrate (CCH) and magnesium nitrate hexahydrate (MNH) were dissolved and mixed uniformly to obtain the binary eutectic hydrated salt (BEHS) with adjustable phase change temperature. With the increase of MNH content, the phase change temperature and latent heat of BEHS gradually decreased. The BEHS with the onset temperature and peak temperature of 21.26 °C and 27.51 °C and corresponding latent heat of 142.4 J/g was selected as the PCM and combined with the support material SiO 2 to obtain BEHS/SiO 2 composite PCMs，where the minimum SiO 2 content to prevent BEHS from leaking was 25 wt%. The characterization results of SEM, XRD and FT-IR indicated that BEHS was successfully filled into the pore structure of SiO 2 , and there was good compatibility between them. By adding 2.5 wt% strontium chloride hexahydrate as a nucleating agent, the supercooling degree of BEHS/SiO 2 composite PCMs was eliminated. The onset temperature and peak temperature of BEHS/SiO 2 composite PCMs were measured to be 17.85 °C and 27.28 °C, respectively, and the corresponding latent heat was 97.3 J/g. A 300 melting and solidification cycles test proved that it possessed good thermal reliability. Moreover, the numerical simulation was performed to evaluate the effect of BEHS/SiO 2 composite PCMs on the thermal performance and energy performance of the building. The obtained results showed that composite PCMs could effectively reduce room temperature fluctuations and energy consumption. • A new type of eutectic hydrated salts/fumed silica composite PCM is prepared. • The thermal properties of eutectic salts are affected by the content of MNH. • The composite PCM has a small supercooling degree and good thermal reliability. • The composite PCM improves the thermal and energy performance of the building.

Development of MgO nanoparticles via green synthesis at varying concentrations of precursor and mahua flower extract

Green synthesis process has been developed to produce MgO nanoparticles using wet chemical method. In this process, Madhuca longifolia (M. longifolia) flower extracts has been used as a reducing and stabilizing agent and magnesium nitrate hexahydrate is used as a metal precursor. This study exhibits the effect of varied concentrations of metal precursors and flower extracts on the shape and size of the MgO nanoparticles. FTIR, UV vis spectroscopy, SEM, EDS and HRTEM analysis have been carried out to identify the functional groups involved in the reduction process, confirmation of MgO nanoparticles, morphological and elemental analysis of the MgO nanoparticles respectively. The results confirmed the presence of spherical MgO nanoparticles decorated over the surface of MgO microclusters. It is observed that the varying concentration of flower extracts and precursor have a profound effect on morphology of the nanoparticles resulting in the decrease in cluster size with the increase in extract concentration. The nanoparticles were also tested for the presence of antibacterial activity against the bacterial species of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

Wasteless Synthesis and Properties of Highly Dispersed MgAl2O4 Based on Product of Thermal Activation of Gibbsite

The study showed that the interaction of the product of centrifugal thermal activation of gibbsite with an aqueous solution of magnesium nitrate at a cationic ratio Mg:Al = 1:2 leads to the formation of mixed double hydroxides both under hydrothermal treatment at 150 °C and at room temperature. The subsequent thermal treatment at 550 °C of the product of mild interaction leads to ~90% alumina-magnesia spinel and ~10% MgO, while the treatment of the hydrothermal interaction product leads to ~100% spinel with the stoichiometric composition MgAl2O4. The obtained spinel samples possess a high specific surface area (above 100 m2/g) and a hierarchical pore structure formed by the micron-level particles of different sizes (1–2 and 10–20 μm) consisting of ~70 nm crystallites with ~3 nm pores; the samples differ mostly in the total volume and quantitative ratio of the pores. The samples have Lewis acid sites of moderate strength on the surface, the amount of which is much lower to how it is when compared with a sample prepared by precipitation in that they also differ by quantity from each other as well (503 μmol/g for stoichiometric spinel and 304 μmol/g for sample with admixture of MgO). As the calcination temperature is raised to 850 °C, the acidity decreases—only weak Lewis acid sites are observed, the amount of which is also higher for stoichiometric spinel (161 and 39 μmol/g, respectively). The method proposed for the synthesis of alumina-magnesia systems provides a high dispersion and a much lower surface acidity for the oxides; in addition, it minimizes or completely excludes wash water, in distinction to the precipitation method.

Development and characterization of eco-friendly biopolymer gellan gum based electrolyte for electrochemical application

Abstract Magnesium ion conducting eco-friendly biopolymer electrolyte based on gellan gum has been developed by solution casting technique and characterized by XRD, FTIR, DSC, AC impedance analysis and LSV. Amorphous nature of the polymer electrolyte has been confirmed by XRD analysis. FTIR analysis confirms the complex formation between gellan gum and magnesium nitrate salt. Glass transition temperature of the polymer electrolytes have been found in DSC analysis. Ionic conductivity of polymer electrolyte membrane has been analysized by AC impedance studies, polymer electrolyte 1.0 g gellan gum with 0.7 wt% Mg (NO3)2 has highest ionic conductivity 1.392 × 10−2 S/cm at room temperature. Evan’s polarization method attributes Mg+ cationic transference number as 0.342 for high conducting polymer electrolyte. The high conducting polymer membrane has electrochemical stability 3.58 V. Using this high conducting polymer electrolyte, magnesium ion battery is constructed and the battery performance was studied. The open circuit voltage is found as 1.99 V.

Deposition of MgO Nanoparticles by Laser Pyrolysis

Magnesium oxide nanoparticles were deposited by laser pyrolysis process. Three types of lasers were employed CW CO2, Q-switched Nd-YAG (short pulses) and long pulses Nd-YAG lasers. The size and density of nanoparticles vary with laser energy, power, pulse duration and the scanning speed of the laser. In this method, MgO nanoparticles were deposited by a laser beam on a quartz substrate from aqueous solution of magnesium nitrate. AFM images reveal formation of small nanoparticle size of 24.5 nm with surface roughness 6.97nm by Q-switched Nd-YAG laser (10 ns) when the energy was 1J. While for CO2 laser, the smallest size was 18.8 nm at 0.4mm/s scanning speed with surface roughness 5.21nm at the same scanning speed. Moreover, long Nd-YAG pulses laser produces relatively larger average size of 37.5nm at 0.8ms pulse duration. The absorption spectra from UV-Visible spectroscopy were also conducted. The best absorption intensity was obtained at a wavelength ranging between 420-430 nm for both lasers. Finally, Thermal analysis using COMSOL Multiphysics software for the deposition process reveals that maximum temperature about 440Kfor Q-Switched Nd-YAG laser at 1J laser energy. While for RF CO2 laser, the maximum temperature obtained at 0.4mm/s scanning speed is 850K.This work provides a good knowledge for the deposition of nanoparticles using laser beams.

Investigation of the thermal behavior of Mg(NO3)2·6H2O and its application for the regeneration of HNO3 and MgO

The nitric acid pressure leaching (the NAPL) process has caught people’s attention owing to the increasing demand for nickel and cobalt, and the gradual depletion of nickel sulfide. In this process, iron, aluminum, nickel, and cobalt are separated successively by MgO. Therefore, a large amount of Mg(NO3)2·6H2O is generated, which is an important carrier to achieving the cycling of HNO3 and MgO via pyrolysis. However, the thermal behavior data of Mg(NO3)2·6H2O are insufficient. Hence, related experiments were carried out, which indicated four stages in this process with the absorption energy of 212.85 kJ/mol. Moreover, the hypotheses 3(Mg(NO3)2·nH2O) → Mg3(OH)4(NO3)2 + 4HNO3 (n = 4/3, the coexistence of Mg(NO3)2·2H2O and Mg(NO3)2) determining the most possible route to form Mg3(OH)4(NO3)2 was confirmed. The four–step model (A → B → C → D → E) showed a strong correlation with TG curves and can be described appropriately with the Fn, Fn, An, and An models, respectively. The molecular dynamic simulation revealed that dehydration and decomposition process include melting, dehydration, formation of anhydrous magnesium nitrate, and pyrolysis. Finally, a novel technical route for HNO3 and MgO regeneration was proposed with the natural gas consuming about 8.52 × 10-3 Nm3 per mole of Mg(NO3)2·6H2O.

SYNTHESIS OF URANIUM-THORIUM OXIDE POWDERS IN LOW-TEMPERATURE PLASMA OF HIGH FREQUENCY TORCH DISCHARGE

The article discusses the process of plasma chemical synthesis of uranium-thorium oxide powders for a new generation dispersion nuclear fuel. In the course of research, the combustion parameters of the precursors were calculated. Precursors were water-organic nitrate solutions based on uranyl nitrate and thorium nitrate (fissile components), as well as magnesium nitrate (matrix material). The organic component of the solutions was acetone due to the sufficiently high calorific value and good mutual solubility. In the course of thermodynamic calculations, the optimal modes of processing of the water-organic nitrate solutions in low-temperature plasma were determined. These modes ensured the synthesis of oxide powders of the necessary stoichiometry without impurities of unoxidized carbon (soot). Experiments to obtain the samples of powders were carried out with the model solutions in which uranyl and thorium nitrates were replaced by neodymium and cerium ones, which are in the same group of the periodic table. The synthesis was carried out with the use of a plasma chemicalunit based on a high frequency torch plasmatron. The synthesized powders were subjected to a number of analyzes including electron microscopy, particle size analysis, X-ray phase analysis and BET analysis. The results showed that the powders can be classified as nanosized.

Texture and morphology-directed activity of magnesia-silica mixed oxide catalysts of ethanol-to-butadiene reaction

Magnesia-silica mixed oxide catalysts of different texture and morphology were prepared for the ethanol-to-butadiene (ETB) reaction. Magnesia of low and high specific surface area (SSA) were made by thermal decomposition of magnesium nitrate. High-SSA MgO was prepared using hard-templating (HT) method. Mesoporous carbon, obtained by carbonizing a resorcinol-formaldehyde polymer was used as template. The carbon pores were saturated by Mg(NO3)2 solution and calcined then in order to decompose the nitrate and combust the carbon to get high-SSA MgO. The processes induced by latter calcination were followed by Thermogravimetry-Differential Scanning Calorimetry (TG-DSC) method. To obtain MgO-SiO2 catalysts both magnesia samples were wet-kneaded (WK) with a silica aerogel and a structured mesoporous SBA-15 silica material, having lower and higher SSA, respectively. Morphological and textural properties of these mixed oxide catalysts were characterized by means of N2 physisorption, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). Ranking the catalysts was attempted according to their acidity and basicity, i. e., by the concentration and strength of their acidic and basic sites. Therefore, the samples were characterized by their adsorption interaction with molecules, having either basic or acidic character. The adsorption of CO2 and NH3 was studied by Temperature-Programmed Desorption (TPD) method, whereas that of the pyridine and CDCl3 by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The WK changed the structure of the parent oxides, generated Mg-O-Si bonds, acidity, and basicity. The XPS and EDX results showed that the surface Mg content of the mixed oxide samples made from the low-SSA MgO was higher than that of the bulk phase, while that of the samples made of the high-SSA MgO was lower. This demonstrates that MgO prepared by use of a carbon template proved to be more reactive in the WK process and generated more Mg-O-Si bonds. The mixed oxide catalysts containing high-SSA MgO showed always higher activity and butadiene (BD) selectivity than the corresponding catalyst containing low-SSA MgO. The higher BD selectivity of these catalysts is related to their subtle acidity-basicity balance. Nevertheless, the measured selectivities did not show correlation with any of the parameters characterizing the acid-base properties of the catalysts. The highest BD yield was obtained at 425 °C achieving 75% ethanol conversion level and 50% BD selectivity.

MgO Catalysts for FAME Synthesis Prepared Using PEG Surfactant during Precipitation and Calcination

To develop a method for the preparation of MgO nanoparticles, precatalyst synthesis from magnesium nitrate with ammonia and calcination was performed in presence of PEG in air. Without PEG, the catalysts are inactive. The conversion to hydroxide was performed using a PEG/MgO molar ratio of 1, but, before the calcination, excess of PEG was either saved (PEG1) or increased to 2, 3, or 4 (PEG 2–4). Catalysts were calcined at 400–660 °C and characterized using XRD, N2 adsorption-desorption, TGA, FTIR, and SEM. The FAME yield in the reactions with methanol depend on the PEG ratio used and the calcination temperature. The optimal calcination temperature and highest FAME yield in the 6 h reactions for catalysts PEG1, PEG2, PEG3 and PEG4 were 400 °C, 74%; 500 °C, 80%; 500 °C, 51% and 550 °C, 31%, respectively. The yield dependence on calcination temperature for catalysts with a constant PEG ratio is similar to that of a bell curve, which becomes wider and flatters with an increase in PEG ratio. For most catalysts, the FAME yield increases as the size of the crystallites decreases. The dependence of FAME and the intermediate yield on oil conversion confirms that all catalysts have strong base sites.

Catalytic Performance of Li/Mg Composites for the Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate from Glycerol and Dimethyl Carbonate.

A series of Li/Mg composites were synthesized by the coprecipitation method using magnesium and lithium nitrates, and then used for the synthesis of glycerol carbonate (GC) from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate (DMC). The experimental results indicated that Li/Mg composites were prospective catalysts for GC synthesis. 92.05% glycerol conversion and 90.61% GC yield were obtained after reacting at 80 °C for 2 h in the presence of Li/Mg composites. The structure and properties of Li/Mg composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), and CO2–temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) techniques. It was inferred that the basic strength and basicity of Li/Mg composites were improved with increase in Li content. It was concluded that Li2CO3 was the main reactive species. A too-strong basic strength of Li/Mg composites could facilitate the glycerol conversion but impair GC selectivity.

Rhizopus oryzae AM16; a new hyperactive L-asparaginase producer: Semi solid-state production and anticancer activity of the partially purified protein.

The demand for L-asparaginase is predicted to increase several fold in the future due to its potential clinical applications in the treatment of lymphoid system malignancies and leukemia. Thus identifying suitable sources of production should be considered high priority. Fungi are valuable organisms as they are able to convert what would be considered ‘useless’ materials into materials that have potential value. The present study provides a proof of concept of production of a new hyperactive L-asparaginase producer (Rhizopus oryzae AM16), which was successfully isolated and sequentially optimized using a semi solid-state fermentation method with a simple and cheap medium produced from wheat bran (WB). The fungus was able to produce an appreciable amount of the enzyme (2,875.9 U) after 8 days of incubation under 85.7% moisture, in the presence of magnesium nitrate (5.0 mg N/mg nitrogen per gram of dry WB) at pH 5.8. Testing the anticancer activity confirmed the ability of the resultant enzyme to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells (HepG2, MCF-7, HCT and A549). The IC50 values of the dialyzed enzyme were lower than that of the crude product. Thus, this newly identified and purified L-asparaginase may be a promising anticancer drug.

Mg(NO3)2·6H2O-LiNO3 eutectic/expanded graphite composite phase change material for thermal energy storage applications

A new eutectic mixture phase change material containing magnesium nitrate hexahydrate and lithium nitrate has been successfully prepared, which can be applied in the field of residential radiator heating due to the suitable phase change temperature and high latent heat. Further, by physical blending magnesium nitrate hexahydrate/lithium nitrate eutectic mixtures and expanded graphite, the new composites were prepared. The crystalline structure, thermal properties, corrosion performance of eutectic phase change materials were systematically measured. The results showed that the best eutectic mixtures had a phase change temperature of 72.35 °C and latent heat of 170.32 kJ/kg, with a little supercooling degree. The thermal conductivity was effectively improved by adding expanded graphite. Meanwhile, corrosion tests suggested aluminum and stainless steel 304 could be the preferred choices as the container. Overall, the prepared eutectic composite materials with superior performances could be a promising candidate for the residential radiator heating field.

Synthesis, growth and characterization of L-Leucine Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate crystal

L-Leucine Magnesium Nitrate HexaHydrate ([Formula: see text]) crystal is a nonlinear optical (NLO) material of semiorganic type. It has grown using a slow evaporation solution growth (SEST) technique at elevated temperature (40∘C) by dissolving LL+MNHH in double distilled water. It was crystalized and recrystalized from a supersaturated solution by stirring it for several hours to get high optical perfection. The X-ray diffraction studies confirmed the presence of the intermixed compound in the [Formula: see text] crystal and possess monoclinic structure. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum identified the functional groups of the grown crystal. The crystal has very good optical absorption and transparency in the UV–Vis region. The thermal analysis revealed the thermal stability of the crystal. The dielectric study shows that dielectric constant and dielectric loss decrease at higher frequencies. The crystal showed nonlinear property by second-harmonic generation (SHG) study. This type of material with fair nonlinearity is useful in optoelectronics application devices.

Synthesis and characterization of magnesium doped titania for photocatalytic degradation of methyl red

Magnesium doped titania (MDT) composites with varying magnesium weight percentages (1–5 wt. %) were synthesized through a very simple and economical route of sol-gel method. The reactants used for making alkoxide precursor were titanium tetrachloride whereas magnesium nitrate was used for doping magnesium into titania in a mixture of solvents i.e. ethyl alcohol and water. The optimum conditions maintained for preparing sol were pH 3 and 60°C temperature with constant stirring for 2 hours. The gel obtained after drying the sol for each sample was calcined at 500°C for two hours. The powdered composite samples thus prepared were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetric analysis (DSC-TGA), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The samples were evaluated for their photocatalytic activity against methyl red dye under UV light irradiation and the dye degradation was examined by UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results confirmed the excellent photocatalytic activity of synthesized magnesium doped TiO2 for the degradation of methyl red dye where MDT-3 having 3% magnesium doping exhibited the maximum degradation i.e. 96.8%.

Review of Inhalation Health Risks Involving Chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) Used as Disinfectants in Household Humidifiers.

The association between lung injury and exposure to humidifier disinfectant (HD) containing a mixture of chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) and methylisothiazolinone (MIT) has been controversial in South Korea. This study conducts a literature review in order to evaluate the likelihood of CMIT/MIT reaching the lower part of the respiratory tract and causing lung injury. A literature review focused on the inhalation risk of HD containing a mixture of CMIT and MIT. The major contents included the physicochemical properties of CMIT and MIT contained in HDs and methodological reviews on substance analysis, toxicity tests and clinical cases. HD products marketed in South Korea have been reported to contain approximately 1–2% CMIT and 0.2–0.6% MIT along with magnesium nitrate (20–25%), magnesium chloride (0.2–1.0%), and water (70–75%). The types of CMIT and MIT dispersed into the air and deposited in the respiratory tract are assumed to be either gaseous substances or nanoparticles mixed with magnesium salts. The result of the literature review including clinical cases of lung injury among CMIT/MIT HD product users, demonstrated that these chemicals likely reach the lower respiratory tract and accordingly cause lung injury. A number of humidifier disinfectant-associated lung injury cases with clinical evidence should be prioritized in risk assessment of HD containing CMIT and MIT, even though there might be insufficient evidence in all related areas, including inhalation exposure assessment studies, animal testing, and epidemiological studies.

How do layered double hydroxides evolve? First in situ insights into their synthesis processes.

Despite the importance of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in catalysis, medicine and water treatment, the crystallisation process of these materials is seldom investigated. In this study, in situ characterisation techniques granted unprecedented experimental access to the formation dynamics of carbonate-intercalated Mg2+/Al3+ LDHs as model system when applying the most relevant co-precipitation approaches by exploring the effects of temperature and concentration of reactants. For this purpose, a combinatorial multi-modal characterisation approach was applied involving in situ measurements of pH, ion conductivity and light scattering, as well as synchrotron-based in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD). Shortly after beginning the addition of basic solutions (i.e., sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide) to the solutions of magnesium nitrate hexahydrate and aluminium nitrate nonahydrate, a stable pH was reached due to the uptake of hydroxyl ions for nuclei formation. Shortly after, crystal growth phase was detected by an increase in the light scattering signal and confirmed via in situ XRD. Increasing the concentration of reactants accelerated the onset of crystal growth by 70% without significantly changing the crystallite size. On the other hand, increasing the temperature up to 65 °C showed a smaller influence on the reaction kinetics but resulted in a two-fold increase in crystallite size. Adding the solution of metal precursors to the basic solution, saturation was rapidly reached, without an induction period, favouring the formation of very small crystallites of approximately 10 nm.

Unveiling the structure of aqueous magnesium nitrate solutions by combining X-ray diffraction and theoretical calculations.

The structure of aqueous magnesium nitrate solution is gaining significant interest among researchers, especially whether contact ion pairs exist in concentrated solutions. Here, combining X-ray diffraction experiments, quantum chemical calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, we report that the [Mg(NO3)2] molecular structure in solution from the coexistence of a free [Mg(H2O)6]2+ octahedral supramolecular structure with a free [NO3(H2O)n]- (n = 11-13) supramolecular structure to an [Mg2+(H2O)n(NO3-)m] (n = 3, 4, 5; m = 3, 2, 1) associated structure with increasing concentration. Interestingly, two hydration modes of NO3--the nearest neighbor hydration with a hydration distance less than 3.9 Å and the next nearest neighbor hydration with hydration distance ranging from 3.9 to 4.3 Å-were distinguished. With an increase in the solution concentration, the hydrated NO3- ions lost outer layer water molecules, and the hexagonal octahedral hydration structure of [Mg(H2O)62+] was destroyed, resulting in direct contact between Mg2+ and NO3- ions in a monodentate way. As the concentration of the solution further increased, NO3- ions replaced water molecules in the hydration layer of Mg2+ to form three-ion clusters and even more complex chains or linear ion clusters.

Characterization and Reuse of Waste from the Magnesium Nitrate Fertilizer Industry

Characterization and Reuse of Waste from the Magnesium Nitrate Fertilizer Industry

Robust network-like superhydrophobic magnesium hydroxide surface via cathodic electrodeposition with xanthan gum

Economic cost of raw materials has become an important limiting factor for the further application of superhydrophobic surface. Magnesium hydroxide is an innocuous, antibacterial, eco-friendly, and especially cheap material. Superhydrophobic surface fabricated with magnesium hydroxide was safe, environment friendly, and of very low cost. However, magnesium hydroxide superhydrophobic surfaces prepared through traditional electrodeposition method was always fragile and easy to peel off substrate, due to the discontinuous platelet-like structure which led to weak mechanical property. In this work, we electrodeposited a robust network-like magnesium hydroxide layer on iron substrate under the structure direction of xanthan gum which formed network with helical conformation at low temperature and proper pH value in aqueous solution. Electrodeposition factors such as concentrations of xanthan gum and glucose, bath temperature, pH value of electrolyte and current intensity were studied. The magnesium hydroxide layer fabricated at the optimum condition (0.5 mol/L magnesium nitrate, 4 mg/L XG, 4 mg/L glucose, 2.6 pH value and 35 mA at 15°C for 20 min) was with network-like structure, and exhibited excellent superhydrophobicity (water contact angle, 153.56° sliding angle, 2.2°) and self-cleaning property after stearic acid modification. The robust layer kept superhydrophobic until 600 mm abrasion length facing 1000 grit SiC sandpaper under 100 g weight, and with detachment less than 5% after cross hatch tape adhesion test. The layer also demonstrated good long-term immersion stability, and was still superhydrophobic with 48 h immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl aqueous solution at room temperature. The inhibition efficiency of the layer reached 99.03%, due to its extremely high corrosion resistance (Rct = 2.87 × 105 Ω/cm2, Rf = 2.53 × 106 Ω/cm2). The introduced method of electrodepositing robust network-like MH layer made the further application of low-cost superhydrophobic surface with magnesium hydroxide possible.