2022: Crystal Structure of Magnesium (Mg) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ...

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Magnesium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Mg?

In the case of Magnesium the crystalline structure is Hexagonal. There is a lot of cool facts about Magnesium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Magnesium Overview

Magnesium Crystal Structure

Hexagonal

Atomic Number

12

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

24,305

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Atomic Symbol

Mg

Name Origin

From Magnesia ancient city in district of Thessaly, Greece.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy
Year: 1808
Location: England

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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