Facts about Magnesium

Facts about Magnesium - Element included on the Periodic Table

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Magnesium

The Element Magnesium is defined as...
A light, silvery-white, moderately hard metallic element that in ribbon or powder form burns with a
brilliant white flame. It is used in structural alloys, pyrotechnics, flash photography, and incendiary
bombs.

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Magnesium
What are the origins of the word Magnesium ?
The name originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Magnesium

Magnesium is classified as an "Alkaline Earth Metals" which are located in Group 2 elements of the
Periodic Table. An Element classified as an Alkaline Earth Metals are found in the Earth’s crust, but not
in the elemental form as they are so reactive. Instead, they are widely distributed in rock structures.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Magnesium
Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black, in England, in 1755. The element was isolated by A. A. B.
Bussy and Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808.

Occurrence of the element Magnesium in the Atmosphere

Does not occur uncombined with other elements
Obtained from sea water
Eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust
Found in large deposits of magnesite, dolomite, and other minerals

Common Uses of Magnesium

Dead-burned magnesite is used as brick and liners in furnaces and converters
Photography - old type flash powder and flash bulbs
Flares
Pyrotechnics
Incendiary bombs
Airplanes
Missiles
Magnesium chloride, citrate, sulfate, oxide , hydroxide, stearate, taurate , sulphate and glycinate

The Properties of the Element Magnesium

Name of Element : Magnesium
Symbol of Element : Mg
Atomic Number of Magnesium : 12
Atomic Mass: 24.305 amu
Melting Point: 650.0 °C - 923.15 °K
Boiling Point: 1107.0 °C - 1380.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Magnesium : 12
Number of Neutrons in Magnesium : 12
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 1.738 g/cm3
Color of Magnesium : silvery-white

The element Magnesium and the Periodic Table

Find out more facts about Magnesium on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element
according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for
Magnesium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Magnesium with any other element. An invaluable source for more
interesting facts and information about the Magnesium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.

Facts and Info about the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied
Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Magnesium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements
which were known in his time. Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black, in England, in 1755. The
element was isolated by A. A. B. Bussy and Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. The Standardised Periodic Table
now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into
his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Magnesium is just one element that can be found.

Facts and Info about the Element Magnesium

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