Name: Magnesium Symbol: Mg Atomic Number: 12 Atomic Mass: 24.305 amu Melting Point: 650.0 °C (923.15 K, 1202.0 °F) Boiling Point: 1107.0 °C (1380.15 K, 2024.6 °F) Number of Protons/Electrons: 12 Number of Neutrons: 12 Classification: Alkaline Earth Crystal Structure: Hexagonal Density @ 293 K: 1.738 g/cm3
Color: grayish
Date of Discovery:1808 Discoverer:Sir Humphrey Davy Name Origin: Magnesia (City) Uses: airplanes, missiles Obtained From: sea water
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