Magnesium

Magnesium

By: Jennifer / 7.4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Magnesium ( Mg )

Atomic number: 12

Melting point: 648.8ºC

Boiling point: 1090ºC

It is a metal

Magnesium is discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808

The discovery

DescriptionLight

Strong

Silvery-white

Burns with a bright white flame

Hazardous effects Is magnesium dangerous to the

environment?

NOMagnesium is not dangerous to the environment.

On the contrary, magnesium is essential for plants and animal nutrition

The uses of magnesium Used as a reducing agent

Used in medicines

Used in fireworks to add white sparks

to the fireworks

Interesting facts

Magnesium is the 8th most abundant

element in the earth

Used in pyrotechnic and incendiary devices

Magnesium is also found in our daily food.

FOOD RICH IN MAGNESIUM

Green vegetablesSeafoodPotatoesPeanut butterBananasLima beans

Kidney beansSeedsNutsSoy productsWhole grainsDairy products

Magnesium is important for strong bones and also for healthy immune system.

Extra information

Photo gallery

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