In World War II, Magnesium was widely used in aircraft components. In this photo, workers are working with molten Magnesium.
General Information/History
The name of my element is Magnesium and the symbol is Mg.
The name element Magnesium was named after a region in Greece known as Magnesia. Large amounts of Magnesium compounds have been extracted from the area, Magnesia.
It's used mainly in the manufacture of alloys. Many Mangesium compounds are used in medicines. Magnesium is used widely in refractories used to line electric and high-temperature ovens and furnaces
It's used mainly in the manufacture of alloys. Many Mangesium compounds are used in medicines. Magnesium is used widely in refractories used to line electric and high-temperature ovens and furnaces
There are no important isotopes in the element.
Structure/Periodic Table Information
Magnesium's atomic number is 12.
Magnesium's atomic mass is 24.305.
Magnesium is found in the 3rd period on the periodic table.
Magnesium belongs to the Alkaline Earth Metals and it's group number is 2.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties (5)
Color: Silvery white
Density: 1.005
State of Matter at Room Temperature: Solid
Boiling Point: 1,994°F
Melting Point: 1,204°F
Chemical Properties (3)
Will reactive slowly with cold water but quickly with hot water.
Reacts with oxygen at room temperature.
Reacts with most acids and with some strong alkalis.
Unique and Interesting FACTS and or MediaThe largest producer of magnesium ores is Turkey.
The abundance of magnesium in the Earth's crust is estimated about 21%
It is estimated that a cubic mile of seawater may contain up to about six million tons of magnesium metal. Magnesium alloys are often used in skis.
Magnesium
In World War II, Magnesium was widely used in aircraft components. In this photo, workers are working with molten Magnesium.
General Information/History
The name of my element is Magnesium and the symbol is Mg.
The name element Magnesium was named after a region in Greece known as Magnesia.
Large amounts of Magnesium compounds have been extracted from the area, Magnesia.
It's used mainly in the manufacture of alloys. Many Mangesium compounds are used in medicines. Magnesium is used widely in refractories used to line electric and high-temperature ovens and furnaces
It's used mainly in the manufacture of alloys. Many Mangesium compounds are used in medicines. Magnesium is used widely in refractories used to line electric and high-temperature ovens and furnaces
There are no important isotopes in the element.
Structure/Periodic Table Information
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties (5)
Color: Silvery whiteDensity: 1.005
State of Matter at Room Temperature: Solid
Boiling Point: 1,994°F
Melting Point: 1,204°F
Chemical Properties (3)
Will reactive slowly with cold water but quickly with hot water.Reacts with oxygen at room temperature.
Reacts with most acids and with some strong alkalis.
Unique and Interesting FACTS and or Media The largest producer of magnesium ores is Turkey.
The abundance of magnesium in the Earth's crust is estimated about 21%It is estimated that a cubic mile of seawater may contain up to about six million tons of magnesium metal.
Magnesium alloys are often used in skis.
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