Atomic Mass 24 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 24,305 as atomic mass?

The answer is Magnesium. There is so much cool stuff about Magnesium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Magnesium Overview

Atomic Mass

24,305

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Atomic Number

12

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Lightweight, malleable, silvery-white metal. Eighth most abundant element in the universe. Seventh most abundant element in the earth's crust.

Atomic Symbol

Mg (Magnesium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1808

Location: England

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Usually obtained by electrolysis of melted magnesium chloride (MgCl2) found in sea water. Each cubic mile of seawater contains about 12 billion pounds of magnesium.

Name Origin

From Magnesia ancient city in district of Thessaly, Greece.

Uses

Used in alloys to make airplanes, missiles and other uses for light metals. Has structural properties similar to aluminium. But since it is flammable at temperatures of burning gasoline, its uses are limited.

Want to learn more details and data about Magnesium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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