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Magnesium

CAS 7439-95-4Mg24.305 g/mol

Magnesium atom is an alkaline earth metal atom. It has a role as a macronutrient.

IUPAC: magnesium

Magnesium molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point1202 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point2012 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density1.74 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilityinsoluble in cold water
Flash Point500 °C
Vapor Pressure1.0 [mmHg]
AppearanceMagnesium appears as a light silvery metal. The more finely divided material reacts with water to liberate hydrogen, a flammable gas, though this reaction is not as vigorous as that of sodium or lithium with water. In finely divided forms is easily ignited. Burns with an intense white flame. Can be wax coated to render magnesium as nonreactive.

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HS Code(s): 8104

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