Atomic Symbol Mg (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Mg?

The answer is Magnesium (Mg). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Magnesium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Magnesium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Mg (Magnesium)

State at 20 °C

solid

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.

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.

Description

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

Name Origin

From Magnesia ancient city in district of Thessaly, Greece.

Atomic Number

12

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Atomic Mass

24,305

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1808

Location: England

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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