Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
7439-95-4
Molecular Formula
Mg
Molecular Weight
24.30 g/mol
Synonym

Hypermagnesemia; Magnesium Element; Magnesium Turning

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Magnesium is a lightweight, silvery-white metal and an essential chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is commonly found in minerals and seawater and plays an important role in biological processes, especially in human muscles, nerves, and enzyme functions. Magnesium is widely used in alloys, medicines, fertilizers, and industrial applications due to its strength and low weight.