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MAGNESIUM
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12
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Mg
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24.32
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2-8-2
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1.74
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650° C
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1107° C
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+2
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HCP
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silvery-white, moderately hard metal
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structural material for aircraft, flash bulbs, pyrotechnics, flash photography, incendiary bombs
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Magnesium is a light strong metal, oxidizes slightly in air. As a powder, it can be ignited easily and burns with a bright flame.
Discovered in 1829 by Bussy.