Magnesium
About Magnesium

Magnesium is a shiny, silvery-white alkaline earth element that is widely considered to be the lightest structural metal for industrial applications. The two metals that precede it on the periodic table, though less dense, are unsuited to all-purpose applications due to toxicity, in the case of beryllium, or dangerous reactivity, in the case of lithium. This light but useful metal was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1808 via electrolysis of its oxide.
Magnesium’s density of 1.7 g/ g/cm3 is two-thirds that of aluminum and one-fifth that of iron; its density, paired with its excellent vibrational-damping properties and its high specific heat (the fourth highest of all metals), makes it especially important as an alloying agent that can decrease weight without significantly compromising strength or rigidity. Lightweight magnesium alloys are critical for structural components in a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense (in satellite, aircraft, and missile design), automotive (engine casings and external panels that can boost fuel efficiency by decreasing overall weight of the vehicle), sports equipment (golf clubs and bicycles), consumer goods (high-end appliances, beverage cans). Adding magnesium, a highly malleable metal, to aluminum greatly improves its machinability; magnesium-aluminum-zinc alloys are some of the most commonly employed commercial alloys and can be produced in a number of different forms, including extrusions, forgings, rolled sheets or plates, and castings (sand, permanent-mold, and, most commonly, die castings). Other common alloying agents include zirconium, manganese, rare earth metals, and thorium, the latter two which have been shown to improve the creep resistance and strength of magnesium alloys in high temperature environments.
The chemical properties of magnesium are also useful for numerous non-structural metallurgical applications such as the serving as an additive during the production of nodular graphite (ductile) cast iron, as a reducing agent in the production of other metals such as uranium, titanium or hafnium, and as a desulfurizing agent in the production of steel. Researchers devote much attention to studying the properties and potential applications for magnesium metal on an ongoing basis; more recent developments include the production of extremely lightweight lithium-magnesium alloys for aerospace applications with densities as low as 1.14 g/cm3 and finding that adding arsenic to magnesium greatly reduces the metal’s susceptibility to corrosion.
Magnesium compounds are also of importance in modern industry. Magnesium reagents play essential roles in synthetic chemistry—magnesium molybdate is used as a catalyst in condensation, reduction, addition, and dehalogenation reactions, while magnesium-containing organometallic compounds called Grignard reagents are an essential tool used in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. A variety of magnesium compounds are used as fertilizer additives or water treatment agents, and magnesium chloride is frequently used for dust and ice control in construction industries. In the production of electronics products, magnesium is an important dopant of semiconducting crystalline materials, and the metal has been considered as a potential replacement for plastic in some components of handheld electronics such as cell phones.
Finally, a variety of magnesium compounds increasingly play a role in environmental preservation efforts. Natural minerals composed of magnesium silicates and ammonium salt can be used to capture carbon from the atmosphere, making them a candidate for inexpensive carbon sequestration. Magnesium-based metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) are under investigation for use as molecular sieves to remove toxins from contaminated water, and pure magnesium is of interest for hydrogen storage applications, as its hydride is stable and can be easily stored to hold energy for long periods.
Despite its ubiquity to the average consumer, magnesium metal is in fact highly flammable, particularly in powdered form, and requires special health and safety guidelines. Fine particles or strips of magnesium ignite violently when exposed to air (a property that is utilized in pyrotechnics and flash bulbs), burning in atmospheres of both oxygen and carbon dioxide and cannot be extinguished with water; rather, adding water to a magnesium flame produces hydrogen gas as a byproduct that poses an explosion risk. The bright white flame radiates in the ultraviolet range, requiring special UV-blocking eye goggles to prevent damage to the retinas. Beyond these risks, however, magnesium is not only non-toxic, but the magnesium ion (Mg2+) is essential to the proper functioning of all living cell systems and is the fourth most common cation present in the human body. Compounds of magnesium are some of the most common ingredients found in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, laxatives, and antacids such as milk of magnesia (an aqueous solution of magnesium hydroxide). Hydrated magnesium sulfate is better known as Epsom salts, a well-known over-the-counter remedy for soothing skin rashes.
Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth’s crust and the second most abundant metal dissolved in seawater. Though it does not occur naturally by itself, it can also be found in minerals such as brucite, carnallite, dolomite, magnesite, olivine, talc, dolomite, and magnesite. Magnesium can be obtained either from seawater-derived brines using electrolysis, or extracted from minerals using a silicothermic reaction. The latter method of production is of considerable importance in modern industry, and is especially prevalent in China.
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Compounds
- Aluminum Magnesium Boride
- Aluminum Magnesium Oxide
- Ammonium Magnesium Phosphate Hexahydrate
- Ammonium Magnesium Phosphate Hydrate
- Barium Magnesium Aluminate
- Calcium Borohydride/Magnesium Hydride
- Caustic Calcined Magnesite
- Cerium Magnesium Aluminate, Terbium doped
- Cordierite
- Dead Burned Magnesite
- Europium Magnesium Nitrate
- Lanthanum Gallate, Strontium and Magnesium-Doped
- Lead Magnesium Niobate
- Lead Magnesium Niobate/Lead Titanate (PMN-PT)
- Lithium Borohydride/Magnesium Hydride
- Lithium Borohydride/Magnesium/Tin/Tin
- Magnesia Stabilized Zirconia (3 Mol. %)
- Magnesia Stabilized Zirconia (4.5 Mol. %)
- Magnesia Stabilized Zirconia (5 Mol. %)
- Magnesia stabilized Zirconia Powder
- Magnesia stabilized Zirconia Rod
- Magnesia Stabilized Zirconia Sheet
- Magnesium Acetate Anhydrous
- Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate
- Magnesium Acetate Solution
- Magnesium Acetylide
- Magnesium Aluminate
- Magnesium Aluminate Spinel
- Magnesium Aluminide Mg2Al3
- Magnesium Aluminide Mg17Al12
- Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxycarbonate
- Magnesium Aluminum Oxide
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Magnesium Aluminum Zirconium Oxide
- Magnesium Bisulfite Solution
- Magnesium Borate
- Magnesium Bromide
- Magnesium Bromide Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Carbide
- Magnesium Carbonate
- Magnesium Carbonate Basic
- Magnesium Carbonate Hydrate
- Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide Hydrate
- Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide Pentahydrate
- Magnesium Carbonate Trihydrate
- Magnesium:Cerium Fluoride
- Magnesium Chloride
- Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Chloride Monohydrate
- Magnesium Chloride, Ultra Dry
- Magnesium Chloride Solution
- Magnesium Chromate
- Magnesium Chromate Hydrate
- Magnesium Citrate Anhydrous
- Magnesium Citrate Dibasic, Anhydrous
- magnesium Citrate Dibasic, Hydrate
- Magnesium Citrate Hydrate
- Magnesium Citrate Tribasic
- Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Nonahydrate
- Magnesium Diboride
- Magnesium Dichromate
- Magnesium Dodecaboride
- Magnesium Ferrite
- Magnesium Fluoride
- Magnesium Fluoride Foil
- Magnesium Fluoride Granules
- Magnesium Fluoride Pieces
- Magnesium Fluoride Window
- Magnesium Fluosilicate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Hexaboride
- Magnesium Hexafluorosilicate
- Magnesium Hexafluorophosphate
- Magnesium Hexammine Chloride
- Magnesium Hydride
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Magnesium Iodate
- Magnesium Iodate Tetrahydrate
- Magnesium Iodide
- Magnesium Iodide Octahydrate
- Magnesium Iodide, Ultra Dry
- Magnesium Molybdate
- Magnesium Neodymium Fluoride
- Magnesium Niobium Oxide
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Nitrate Matrix Modifier Solution
- Magnesium Nitrate Solution
- Magnesium Nitride
- Magnesium Oxalate
- Magnesium Oxide
- Magnesium Perborate
- Magnesium Perchlorate, Anhydrous
- Magnesium Perchlorate Hydrate
- Magnesium Perchlorate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Perchlorate Solution
- Magnesium Permanganate Hydrate
- Magnesium Peroxide
- Magnesium Peroxide Complex
- Magnesium Phosphate Dibasic Trihydrate
- Magnesium Phosphate Hydrate
- Magnesium Phosphate Tribasic
- Magnesium Plumbide Granules
- Magnesium Potassium Chloride
- Magnesium Potassium Titanate
- Magnesium Pyrophosphate
- Magnesium Selenate
- Magnesium Selenite
- Magnesium Silicate
- Magnesium Silicate Monohydrate
- Magnesium Stannate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
- Magnesium Sulfate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Sulfate Hydrate
- Magnesium Sulfate Solution
- Magnesium Tantalate
- Magnesium Tellurate
- Magnesium Tetraborate
- Magnesium Thiosulfate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Titanate
- Magnesium Trisilicate Hydrate
- Magnesium Tungstate
- Magnesium Vanadium Oxide
- Magnesium Zinc Titanate
- Magnesium Zirconate
- Olivine Powder
- Palladium Nitrate-Magnesium Nitrate Matrix Modifier Solution
- Sepiolite
- Sodium Borohydride/Magnesium Hydride
Metallic Forms
- Magnesium Balls
- Magnesium Bands
- Magnesium Bars
- Magnesium Blocks
- Magnesium Chips
- Magnesium Chunk
- Magnesium Coil
- Magnesium Concentrate
- Magnesium Cubes
- Magnesium Cylinder
- Magnesium Dendritic Pieces
- Magnesium Disc
- Magnesium Electrodes
- Magnesium Flake
- Magnesium Flanges
- Magnesium Foil
- Magnesium Granules
- Magnesium Ingot
- Magnesium Lump
- Magnesium Mesh
- Magnesium Metal
- Magnesium Microfoil
- Magnesium Microleaf
- Magnesium Particles
- Magnesium Parts
- Magnesium Pebbles
- Magnesium Pieces
- Magnesium Plates
- Magnesium Powder
- Magnesium Puck
- Magnesium Ribbon
- Magnesium Rings
- Magnesium Rod
- Magnesium Samples
- Magnesium Shaving
- Magnesium Sheets
- Magnesium Shot
- Magnesium Single Crystal
- Magnesium Sleeves
- Magnesium Slugs
- Magnesium Specimens
- Magnesium Spheres
- Magnesium Spring
- Magnesium Strip
- Magnesium Tape
- Magnesium Tube
- Magnesium Turnings
- Magnesium Wafer
- Magnesium Wire
Alloys
- Aluminum 2014 Alloy
- Aluminum 2024 Alloy
- Aluminum 4032 Alloy
- Aluminum 5052 Alloy
- Aluminum 6061 Alloy
- Aluminum 6061 Alloy Powder
- Aluminum 7075 Alloy
- Aluminum Copper Magnesium Alloy
- Aluminum Copper Magnesium Manganese Alloy
- Aluminum Copper Manganese Silicon Magnesium Alloy
- Aluminum Lithium Magnesium Alloy
- Aluminum Magnesium Alloy
- Aluminum Magnesium Alloy Foil
- Aluminum Magnesium Alloy Gauze
- Aluminum Magnesium Alloy Powder
- Aluminum Magnesium Copper Alloy
- Aluminum Magnesium Scandium Alloy
- Aluminum Magnesium Silicon Alloy
- Aluminum Magnesium Silicon Copper Alloy
- Aluminum Nickel Copper Magnesium Alloy
- Aluminum Silicon Magnesium Alloy Particles
- Aluminum Silicon Magnesium Alloy Powder
- Aluminum Silicon Magnesium Manganese Alloy
- Arnd's Alloy
- Calcium Magnesium Alloy
- Cerium Magnesium Alloy
- Chromium Magnesium Alloy
- Cobalt Magnesium Alloy
- Copper Lanthanum Magnesium Alloy
- Copper Magnesium Alloy
- Lithium Magnesium Alloy
- Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Alloy
- Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Foil
- Magnesium Dysprosium Alloy
- Magnesium Dysprosium Alloy Foil
- Magnesium Gadolinium Alloy
- Magnesium Gadolinium Foil
- Magnesium Iron Alloy
- Magnesium Lanthanum Alloy
- Magnesium Manganese Alloy
- Magnesium Neodymium Alloy
- Magnesium Neodymium Foil
- Magnesium Nickel Alloy
- Magnesium Samarium Alloy
- Magnesium Samarium Foil
- Magnesium Scandium Alloy
- Magnesium Yttrium Alloy
- Magnesium Yttrium Foil
- Magnesium Yttrium Neodymium Zirconium Alloy
- Magnesium Yttrium Neodymium Zirconium Alloy Foil
- Magnesium Zinc Zirconium Alloy
- Magnesium Zirconium Alloy
- Magnesium Zirconium Foil
- Nickel Magnesium Cerium Alloy
- Nickel Magnesium Iron Cerium Alloy
- Nickel Magnesium Iron Silicon Alloy
- Nickel Silicon Magnesium Alloy - NISIL
- Silver Magnesium Alloy
- Silver Magnesium Nickel Alloy
- Yttrium Zirconium Magnesium Alloy
- Yttrium Zirconium Magnesium Foil
- Zinc Magnesium Alloy
Oxide Forms
- Magnesium Grooves
- Magnesium Oxide Bars
- Magnesium Oxide Bricks
- Magnesium Oxide Crucible
- Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Oxide Particles
- Magnesium Oxide Pellets
- Magnesium Oxide Pieces
- Magnesium Oxide Powder
- Magnesium Oxide Rod
- Magnesium Oxide Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide Shot
- Magnesium Oxide Single Crystal Substrate
- Magnesium Oxide Sticks
- Magnesium Oxide Tablets
- Magnesium Oxide Wafer
Organometallics
- 1,1-Dimethylpropylmagnesium Chloride Solution
- 1-Propynylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidinylmagnesium Chloride Lithium Chloride Complex Solution
- 2-Mesitylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- 2-Methoxyphenylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- 2-Methyl-1-propenylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- 3-Butenylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- 3-cyclohexyl Magnesium Chloride
- 4-Benzyloxyphenyl Magnesium Bromide
- 4-chlorophenylmagnesium Bromide
- Allylmagnesium Bromide
- Allylmagnesium Chloride
- Aluminum Magnesium Isopropoxide
- Benzylmagnesium Bromide
- Benzylmagnesium Chloride
- Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)magnesium
- Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)magnesium Dihydrate
- Bis(cyclopentadienyl)magnesium(II)
- Bis(cyclopentadienyl)magnesium(II) Solution
- Bis(ethylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium
- Bis(isopropylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium
- Bis(methyl-n5-cyclopentadienyl)magnesium
- Bis(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium
- Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium
- Cyclopropylmagnesium Bromide
- Di-n-butylmagnesium Solution
- Dihydrogen Magnesium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate
- Ethylmagnesium Bromide
- Ethylmagnesium Chloride
- Ethnylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- Hexylmagnesium Bromide
- Hexylmagnesium Chloride
- Isopropenylmagnesium Bromide in Tetrahydrofuran
- Isopropenylmagnesium Bromide in Ethyl Ether
- Isopropylmagnesium Bromide
- Isopropylmagnesium Chloride
- Isopropylmagnesium Chloride Lithium Chloride Complex Solution
- Magnesium 2-Ethylhexanoate
- Magnesium 8-Hydroxyquinolinate
- Magnesium Acetylacetonate
- Magnesium Acetylacetonate Dihydrate
- Magnesium Acrylate
- Magnesium bis(diisopropyl)amide
- Magnesium Bis(hexamethyldisilazide)
- Magnesium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide
- Magnesium Borohydride Dimethylsulfide Complex
- Magnesium Bromide Ethyl Etherate
- Magnesium Disodium EDTA
- Magnesium Disodium EDTA Tetrahydrate
- Magnesium Ethoxide
- Magnesium Formate
- Magnesium Formate Dihydrate
- Magnesium Gluconate Hydrate
- Magnesium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Dihydrate
- Magnesium Lactate Trihydrate
- Magnesium L-Lactate Hydrate
- Magnesium(II) meso-tetraphenylporphine Hydrate
- Magnesium Methoxide
- Magnesium Monoperoxyphthalate Hexahydrate
- Magnesium Myristate
- Magnesium Naphthenate
- Magnesium Phthalocyanine
- Magnesium tert-Butoxide
- Magnesium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
- Methyl-d3-magnesium Iodide Solution
- Methylmagnesium Bromide
- Methylmagnesium Chloride
- Methylmagnesium Iodide Solution
- N-butylmagnesium Chloride
- n-Butylethylmagnesium Solution
- Nonylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- Octylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- Octylmagnesium Chloride Solution
- o-Tolylmagnesium Chloride Solution
- Pentylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- Phenylmagnesium Bromide
- Phenylmagnesium Chloride
- Propylmagnesium Chloride Solution
- sec-Butylmagnesium Chloride Lithium Chloride Complex Solution
- Tert-butyl Magnesium Chloride
- (Trimethylsilyl)methylmagnesium Chloride Solution
- Vinylmagnesium Bromide Solution
- Vinylmagnesium Chloride Solution
Nanomaterials
- Aluminum Magnesium Alloy Nanopowder
- Magnesium Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Aluminate, Spinel Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Carbon Nanotube
- Magnesium-Doped Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots
- Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Nanoscale Foil
- Magnesium Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Nanoprisms
- Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles
- Magnesium Zinc Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Dispersion
- Magnesium Zinc Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Semiconductor & Optical
- Barium Magnesium Aluminate, Europium doped
- Cadmium Magnesium Telluride
- Magnesium Aluminate Single Crystal Substrate
- Magnesium Antimonide
- Magnesium Arsenide
- Magnesium Doped Lithium Niobate
- Magnesium Fluorogermanate, Manganese-Doped
- Magnesium Oxide Single Crystal Substrate
- Magnesium Oxide Wafer
- Magnesium Phosphide
- Magnesium Selenide
- Magnesium Silicide
- Magnesium Silicide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Stannide Granules
- Magnesium Sulfide
- Magnesium Sulfide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Telluride
Sputtering Targets
- Aluminum 5052 Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Copper Magnesium Chromium Zinc Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Copper Magnesium Chromium Zinc Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Copper Manganese Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Copper Manganese Magnesium Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Copper Molybdenum Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Boride Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Copper Nickel Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Copper Nickel Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Copper Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Silicon Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Niobium Tantalum Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Silicon Copper Magnesium Chromium Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Silicon Copper Magnesium Chromium Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Silicon Copper Manganese Magnesium Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Aluminum Silicon Copper Manganese Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Copper Lanthanum Magnesium Alloy Sputtering Target
- Gallium Oxide, Magnesium-doped Sputtering Target
- Lead Magnesium Niobate Sputtering Target
- Lithium Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Aluminate Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Aluminum Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Alloy Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Boride Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Calcium Carbonate Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Calcium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Dysprosium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Fluoride Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Gadolinium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Hexafluorophosphate Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Indium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Lanthanum Alloy Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Neodymium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Neodymium Zirconium Yttrium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Nickel Cobalt Alloy Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide Rotatable Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide-Manganese Oxide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Oxide-Titanium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Phosphide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Rotatable Sputtering Targets
- Magnesium Samarium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Selenide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Silicide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Sulfide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Telluride Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Yttrium Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Zinc Oxide Sputtering Target
- Magnesium Zirconium Sputtering Target
- Silver Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Yttrium Zirconium Magnesium Sputtering Target
- Zinc Magnesium Sputtering Target
Isotopes
Magnesium is one-third lighter than aluminum and it improves the mechanical, fabrication, and welding characteristics of aluminum when used as an alloying agent.
It is used for aerospace, satellite and missile construction. Magnesium compounds, primarily magnesium oxide, are used as refractory material in furnace linings for producing iron and steel, nonferrous metals, glass, and cement. High purity magnesium is found in dietary supplements. Magnesium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity). Elemental or metallic forms include pellets, rod, wire and granules for evaporation source material purposes. Magnesium oxide is available in powder and dense pellet form for such uses as optical coating and thin film applications. Oxides tend to be insoluble. Magnesium fluoride is another insoluble form for uses in which oxygen is undesirable such as metallurgy, chemical and physical vapor deposition and in some optical coatings. Magnesium is also available in soluble forms including magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate, and magnesium acetate. These compounds can be manufactured as solutions at specified stoichiometries.
Magnesium Properties
Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is commercially produced from brucite, carnallite, dolomite, magnesite, olivine and talc. Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black in 1775 and first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1808. The name Magnesium originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia.
General Properties
Symbol: | Mg |
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Atomic Number: | 12 |
Element Category: | alkaline earth metal |
Group, Period, Block: | 2, 3, s |
Atomic Weight: | 24.31 |
Color: | silvery white |
Other Names: | Magnesio |
Physical Properties
Melting Point: | 650 °C, 1202 °F, 923.15 K |
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Boiling Point: | 1090 °C, 1994 °F, 1363.15 K |
Density: | 1738 kg/m3 |
Liquid Density @ Melting Point: | 1.584 g/cm3 |
Density @ 20°C: | 1.738 g/cm3 |
Density of Solid: | 1738 kg·m3 |
Specific Heat: | 0.243 Cal/g/K @ 25°C |
Superconductivity Temperature: | N/A |
Triple Point: | N/A |
Critical Point: | N/A |
Heat of Fusion (kJ·mol-1): | 9.04 |
Heat of Vaporization (kJ·mol-1): | 127.6 |
Heat of Atomization (kJ·mol-1): | 146.499 |
Thermal Conductivity: | 1.56 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
Thermal Expansion: | (25 °C) 24.8 µm·m-1·K-1 |
Electrical Resistivity: | 4.45 µΩ·cm @ 20°C |
Tensile Strength: | N/A |
Molar Heat Capacity: | 24.869 J·mol-1·K-1 |
Young's Modulus: | 45 GPa |
Shear Modulus: | 17 GPa |
Bulk Modulus: | 45 GPa |
Poisson Ratio: | 0.29 |
Mohs Hardness: | 2.5 |
Vickers Hardness: | N/A |
Brinell Hardness: | 260 MPa |
Speed of Sound: | (r.t.) (annealed) 4940 m·s-1 |
Pauling Electronegativity: | 1.31 |
Sanderson Electronegativity: | 1.32 |
Allred Rochow Electronegativity: | 1.23 |
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity: | 1.37 (sp orbital) |
Allen Electronegativity: | 1.293 |
Pauling Electropositivity: | 2.69 |
Reflectivity (%): | 74 |
Refractive Index: | N/A |
Chemical Properties
Electrons: | 12 |
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Protons: | 12 |
Neutrons: | 12 |
Electron Configuration: | [Ne] 3s2 |
Atomic Radius: | 160 pm |
Atomic Radius, non-bonded (Å): | 1.73 |
Covalent Radius: | 141±7 pm |
Covalent Radius (Å): | 1.4 |
Van der Waals Radius: | 173 pm |
Oxidation States: | 2, 1 (strongly basic oxide) |
Phase: | Solid |
Crystal Structure: | hexagonal close-packed |
Magnetic Ordering: | paramagnetic |
Electron Affinity (kJ·mol-1) | Not stable |
1st Ionization Energy: | 737.76 kJ·mol-1 |
2nd Ionization Energy: | 1450.69 kJ·mol-1 |
3rd Ionization Energy: | 7732.75 kJ·mol-1 |
Identifiers
CAS Number: | 7439-95-4 |
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EC Number: | 231-104-6 |
MDL Number: | MFCD00085308 |
Beilstein Number: | 4948473 |
SMILES Identifier: | [Mg] |
InChI Identifier: | InChI=1S/Mg |
InChI Key: | FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
PubChem CID: | 5462224 |
ChemSpider ID: | 4575328 |
Abundance
Earth - Total: | 13.90% |
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Mercury - Total: | 6.50% |
Venus - Total: | 14.54% |
Earth - Seawater (Oceans), ppb by weight: | 1326000 |
Earth - Seawater (Oceans), ppb by atoms: | 337000 |
Earth - Crust (Crustal Rocks), ppb by weight: | 29000000 |
Earth - Crust (Crustal Rocks), ppb by atoms: | 25000000 |
Sun - Total, ppb by weight: | 700000 |
Sun - Total, ppb by atoms: | 30000 |
Stream, ppb by weight: | 4100 |
Stream, ppb by atoms: | 170 |
Meterorite (Carbonaceous), ppb by weight: | 1.2E+08 |
Meterorite (Carbonaceous), ppb by atoms: | 1E+08 |
Typical Human Body, ppb by weight: | 270000 |
Typical Human Body, ppb by atom: | 70000 |
Universe, ppb by weight: | 600000 |
Universe, ppb by atom: | 30000 |
History
Discovered By: | Joseph Black |
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Discovery Date: | 1775 |
First Isolation: | Humphry Davy (1808) |
Health, Safety & Transportation Information for Magnesium
Safety data for Magnesium and its compounds can vary widely depending on the form. For potential hazard information, toxicity, and road, sea and air transportation limitations, such as DOT Hazard Class, DOT Number, EU Number, NFPA Health rating and RTECS Class, please see the specific material or compound referenced in the Products tab. The below information applies to elemental (metallic) Magnesium.
Safety Data | |
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Signal Word | Danger |
Hazard Statements | H250-H26 |
Hazard Codes | F |
Risk Codes | 11-15 |
Safety Precautions | 43-7/8 |
RTECS Number | OM2100000 |
Transport Information | UN 1869 4.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | nwg |
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS) | ![]() |
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Magnesium Metal
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. MG-M-05-I, MG-M-05-L, MG-M-05-P, MG-M-05-ST, MG-M-05-WSX
CAS #: 7439-95-4
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
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Not applicable
Signal word
Not applicable
Hazard statements
Not applicable
WHMIS classification
Not controlled
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
0
0
0
Health (acute effects) = 0
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS# Description:
7439-95-4 Magnesium
Identification number(s):
EC number: 231-104-6
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
Special powder for metal fires. Do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Metal oxide fume
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Pick up mechanically.
Prevention of secondary hazards:
No special measures required.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No information known.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Do not use nitrogen with this product.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specific end use(s)
No further relevant information available.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
Additional information: No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)
Not determined
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance:
Form: Solid in various forms
Color: Silver-colored
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH-value: Not applicable.
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 650 °C (1202 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 1100 °C (2012 °F)
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Auto igniting: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure at 621 °C (1150 °F): 1.33 hPa (1 mm Hg)
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.738 g/cm³ (14.504 lbs/gal)
Relative density: Not determined.
Vapor density: Not applicable.
Evaporation rate: Not applicable.
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Insoluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
dynamic: Not applicable.
kinematic: Not applicable.
Other information
No further relevant information available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No information known.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials:
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Nitrogen
Hazardous decomposition products:
Metal oxide fume
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this substance.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: No data
Skin irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion: May cause irritation
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No effects known.
Carcinogenicity:
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for this substance.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity:
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil
No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN-Number
DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Not applicable
UN proper shipping name
DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Not applicable
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT, ADR, ADN, IMDG, IATA
Class
Not applicable
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA
Not applicable
Environmental hazards:
Not applicable.
Special precautions for user
Not applicable.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Marine Pollutant (DOT):
No
UN "Model Regulation":
-
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
Substance is not listed.
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male
Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)
Substance is not listed.
REACH - Pre-registered substances
Substance is listed.
Chemical safety assessment:
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2016 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
Magnesium Isotopes
Magnesium has three stable isotopes: 24Mg, 25Mg, and 26Mg.
Nuclide | Isotopic Mass | Half-Life | Mode of Decay | Nuclear Spin | Magnetic Moment | Binding Energy (MeV) | Natural Abundance (% by atom) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19Mg | 19.03547(27) | N/A | Unknown | 1/2-# | N/A | 107.42 | - |
20Mg | 20.018863(29) | 90.8(24) ms | ß+ to 20Na; ß+ + p to 19Na | 0+ | N/A | 131.34 | - |
21Mg | 21.011713(18) | 122(2) ms | ß+ to 21Na; ß+ + p to 20Na | (5/2,3/2)+ | N/A | 145.94 | - |
22Mg | 21.9995738(14) | 3.8755(12) s | EC to 22Na | 0+ | N/A | 165.2 | - |
23Mg | 22.9941237(14) | 11.317(11) s | EC to 23Na | 3/2+ | N/A | 177.94 | - |
24Mg | 23.985041700(14) | STABLE | - | 0+ | N/A | 194.4 | - |
25Mg | 24.98583692(3) | STABLE | - | 5/2+ | N/A | 202.48 | - |
26Mg | 25.982592929(30) | STABLE | - | 0+ | N/A | 213.35 | - |
27Mg | 26.98434059(5) | 9.458(12) min | ß- to 27Al | 1/2+ | N/A | 219.57 | - |
28Mg | 27.9838768(22) | 20.915(9) h | ß- to 28Al | 0+ | N/A | 228.58 | - |
29Mg | 28.988600(15) | 1.30(12) s | ß- to 29Al | 3/2+ | N/A | 232 | - |
30Mg | 29.990434(9) | 335(17) ms | ß+ to 30Al; ß+ + n to 29Al | 0+ | N/A | 238.21 | - |
31Mg | 30.996546(13) | 230(20) ms | ß+ to 31Al; ß+ + n to 30Al | 3/2+ | N/A | 240.7 | - |
32Mg | 31.998975(19) | 86(5) ms | ß+ to 32Al; ß+ + n to 31Al | 0+ | N/A | 246.92 | - |
33Mg | 33.005254(21) | 90.5(16) ms | ß+ to 33Al; ß+ + n to 32Al | 7/2-# | 0.536 | 248.47 | - |
34Mg | 34.00946(25) | 20(10) ms | ß+ to 34Al; ß+ + n to 33Al | 0+ | 0 | 252.83 | 78.99 |
35Mg | 35.01734(43)# | 70(40) ms | ß+ to 35Al; ß+ + n to 34Al | (7/2-)# | -0.85546 | 253.45 | 10 |
36Mg | 36.02300(54)# | 3.9(13) ms | ß- to 36Al | 0+ | 0 | 255.94 | 11.01 |
37Mg | 37.03140(97)# | 40# ms [>260 ns] | ß+ to 37Al; ß+ + n to 36Al | 7/2-# | N/A | 256.57 | - |
38Mg | 38.03757(54)# | 1# ms [>260 ns] | Unknown | 0+ | N/A | 259.06 | - |
39Mg | 39.04677(55)# | <260 ns | Unknown | 7/2-# | N/A | 258.75 | - |
40Mg | 40.05393(97)# | 1# ms | Unknown | 0+ | N/A | 260.31 | - |