Magnesium is a lightweight, moderately reactive metal important in structural alloys and enzymatic biology.
Properties of Magnesium | It has good strength to weight ratio, burns with a bright white flame and forms stable oxides and salts.
Uses of Magnesium | Found in minerals and seawater, magnesium is used in aerospace alloys, refractory materials and as a dietary mineral.
Isotopes of Magnesium | Stable isotopes include Mg 24, Mg 25 and Mg 26; magnesium dust and burning metal require specialized fire suppression methods.