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.
