Properties of the Elements: Mg (Magnesium)

This post introduces general information about an element. The first element I would like to introduce is magnesium (Mg).

Magnesium(Mg): Basic Information

• Chemical element: Magnesium(Mg)

• Atomic number: 12

 

Magnesium(Mg): Characteristics

• State: Grayish-white metal at room temperature, Low density

• Chemical reactivity: High, Oxidation state +2

• Reaction: Readily reacts with air to form magnesium oxide

 

Production of Magnesium (Mg)

• Extraction methods: Extraction of magnesium salts from seawater or electrolytic processing

• Formation in Space: Formed in massive stars through successive addition of helium nuclei to carbon nuclei

• Occurrence on Earth: The fraction of Earth's mass is 13%., The fourth most common element on Earth

 

The Role of Magnesium (Mg) in the Human Body

• Occurrence: Its rank by mass in the human body is 11among the most common elements., Essential to all cells and approximately 300enzymes.

• Medical applications: Laxatives, Antacids, Agents for stabilizing nerve stimulation or vascular spasms, among other uses

 

Physical and Chemical Properties of Magnesium (Mg)

• Hardness: High

• Melting point: 923 K (650 °C)

• Boiling point: 1,363 K (1,090 °C)

• Discoloration: Slight discoloration upon exposure to air

• Oxide formation: MgO

 

Abundance of Magnesium (Mg) on Earth

• Earth: 8in the ranking of most abundant elements, Its share of the crystalline mass is 13% .

• Ocean: 3in the ranking of most abundant elements

 

Isotopes of Magnesium (Mg)

• Stable isotopes: 24Mg, 25Mg, 26Mg

• Radioactive isotopes: 28Mg

 

Global Production of Magnesium (Mg)

• Production volume: 2017as the reference year 1,100 kt

• Major producing countries: China, Russia

• Production method in China: Silicothermic reduction(Pidgeon process)

• Production methods in the United States: Dow process, YSZ process

 

Applications of Magnesium (Mg)

• Materials for implants absorbed by the body

• Magnesium alloys: Primarily calcium and zinc, Research also involves rare earth elements and silver

• Various uses: Fire starting, Flash photography, Fireworks, Automotive wheels, Beverage cans, Aircraft parts and similar products

That is an overview of magnesium.. That concludes this post..

 

References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium