Hexahydrate

Hexahydrate refers to a chemical compound that includes six molecules of water attached to its structure. These water molecules are known as "water of crystallization" and are integrated within the crystal lattice of the compound. The term "hexahydrate" indicates that there are six water molecules per formula unit of the substance. This hydrated form can affect the compound’s properties, such as stability and appearance. For example, magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is common Epsom salt, where "heptahydrate" indicates seven water molecules.