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MAGNESIUM (Mg)

 

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Symbol:

Mg

Atomic Number:

12

Atomic Weight:

24.305

Density:

1.738 gm/cc

Melting Point:

648.8 oC

Boiling Point:

1090 oC

Thermal Conductivity:

1.56 W/cm/oK @ 298.2 oK

Electrical Resistivity:

4.45 microhm-cm @ 20 oC

Electronegativity:

1.2 Paulings

Specific Heat:

0.243 Cal/g/oK @ 25 oC

Heat of Vaporization:

32.517 K-Cal/gm atom at 1090 oC

Heat of Fusion:

2.16 Cal/gm mole

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

Characteristics: Silvery, moderately hard alkaline-earth metal, readily fabricated by all standard methods. Lightest of the structural metals. Strong reducing agent. Electrical conductivity similar to aluminum. Soluble in acids, insoluble in water. Magnesium is the central element of the chlorophyll molecule and is also an important component of red blood corpuscles.

Hazards: Combustible at 650 oC (solid metal). Flammable, dangerous fire hazard (powder, flakes, etc.). Use dry sand or talc to extinguish.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet – MSDS

Magnesium MSDS

Technical Data Sheets

Magnesium Oxide - Handling
Magnesium Oxide Instructions
Understanding Mesh Sizes

TYPICAL ANALYSES

Impurities in ppm

Material / Purity:

2N8

4N

Al

-

35

Fe

-

9

Si

-

<10

Ca

-

<5

Mn

1000

4

Ni

10

4

Cu

200

<5

Zn

-

18

Pb

100

6

Sn

100

1

ROD

Material

Purity

Magnesium Rod .0625”

2N8

Magnesium Rod .125”

2N8

Magnesium Rod .375”

2N8

Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot.

FOIL

Material

Purity

Magnesium Foil .005”

2N8

Magnesium Foil .006”

2N8

Magnesium Foil .007”

2N8

Magnesium Foil .008”

2N8

Magnesium Foil .009”

2N8

Foil is cut to order and sold by the square inch.

SHEET

Material

Purity

Magnesium Sheet .010” to .040”

2N8

Magnesium Sheet .125

2N8

Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch.

POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT

Material

Purity

Magnesium Turnings

2N8, 3N8

Magnesium Pieces

4N

Magnesium Ingot

4N

Magnesium Powder -100 Mesh

2N8, 3N

Magnesium Powder -325 Mesh

2N8, 3N

Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram.

COMPOUNDS

Material

Purity

Magnesium Antimonide Mg3Sb2  1/4" Pieces by Down

2N5

Magnesium Arsenide Mg3As2  1/4" Pieces by Down

2N5

Magnesium Bismuthide Mg3Bi2 1/4" Pieces by Down

2N5

Magnesium Boride MgB2 -100 Mesh

2N5

Magnesium Boride MgB2 -200 Mesh

2N

Magnesium Bromide MgBr2 -40 Mesh

2N

Magnesium Chloride MgCl2 -100 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Fluoride MgF2 1/4" to 1/8" Pieces

3N, 4N

Magnesium Fluoride MgF2 -6 +20 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Fluoride MgF2 -200 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Fluoride MgF2 -325 Mesh

2N

Magnesium Germanate Mg2GeO4 -325 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Iodide MgI2 -40 Mesh

2N5

Magnesium Molybdate MgMoO4 -200 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Niobate MgNb2O6 -200 Mesh

3N

Magnesium Nitride Mg3N2 -325 Mesh

2N6

Magnesium Oxide MgO -40 Mesh

2N6

Magnesium Oxide MgO 1/2" to 1/8" Pieces

3N5

Magnesium Oxide MgO -325 Mesh +10 Microns

1N5

Magnesium Oxide MgO -150 +325 Mesh

1N5

Magnesium Oxide MgO -325 Mesh

2N5, 3N5

Magnesium Oxide MgO -1/8" Chips

3N5

Magnesium Selenide MgSe 1/4" Pieces by Down

3N

Magnesium Silicide Mg2Si -20 Mesh

2N5

Magnesium Stannate MgSnO3 -325 Mesh

2N, 3N

Magnesium Tantalate MgTa2O6