Dolomite - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
11.6.2.1 Dolomite. Dolomite is a magnesium ore with the general formula MgCO 3 ·CaCO 3. The use of dolomite as a catalyst in biomass gasification has attracted much attention (Xu, Donald, Byambajav, & Ohtsuka, 2010). The chemical composition of dolomite varies from source to source, but it generally contains 30 wt.% CaO, 21 wt.% MgO, and 45 wt ...