magnesium
Twelfth periodic element
Magnesium is a lightweight metallic element, silvery-white and highly reactive.
It burns with an intense white flame, making it useful in flares, fireworks, and photography flash powder.
The body requires magnesium for hundreds of biochemical reactions; deficiency causes muscle cramps and fatigue.
Magnesium alloys appear in aircraft, cars, and electronics where low weight matters.
Prone to ignition
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- white lightAll wavelengths combined
- flash powderFast-burning metallic explosive mixture
pyrotechnics · fireworks · sparkler · flare · incendiary · thermite · ribbon · powder
Something added to complete
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- RDASuggested daily nutrient intake
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
electrolyte · muscle cramp · nerve function · bone health · energy metabolism · ATP · cardiac · blood pressure
Soil nutrient supplement
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- photosynthesisLight-to-sugar conversion in plants
yellowing · Epsom salt · crop yield · sulfate
Calcium magnesium carbonate mineral
- magnesiteMagnesium carbite mineral
- olivineGreen igneous rock mineral
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- talcHydrated magnesium silicate
Epsom salt · brine · Dead Sea · Great Salt Lake · mineralogy · ore · deposit · crystalline
Group two elements
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- atomic numberProton quantity per nucleus
- valence electronsOutermost electrons determining reactivity
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
bivalent · atomic mass · isotopes · chemical bonding · electron shell · oxidation state · electronegativity · cation
Atmosphere plus outer void
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- racing wheelsLightweight wheels for motorsport
tooling · injection molding · foundry · recycling · production · smelting · electrolysis · non-ferrous
Metallic combination
- aluminum alloyBlended lightweight metallic material
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- ductilityAbility to stretch unbroken
- malleabilityCapacity for deformation without breaking
corrosion resistance · lightweight · silvery · casting · die-casting · extrusion · forging · billet
flammable
Prone to ignition
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- white lightAll wavelengths combined
flash powder · pyrotechnics · fireworks · sparkler · flare · incendiary · thermite · ribbon · powder · firestarter
supplement
Something added to complete
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- RDASuggested daily nutrient intake
- absorptionProcess of taking in
bioavailability · electrolyte · muscle cramp · nerve function · bone health · energy metabolism · ATP · cardiac · blood pressure · sleep
fertilizer
Soil nutrient supplement
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
photosynthesis · yellowing · Epsom salt · crop yield · sulfate
dolomite
Calcium magnesium carbonate mineral
- magnesiteMagnesium carbite mineral
- olivineGreen igneous rock mineral
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
talc · Epsom salt · brine · Dead Sea · Great Salt Lake · mineralogy · ore · deposit · crystalline
alkaline earth
Group two elements
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- atomic numberProton quantity per nucleus
- valence electronsOutermost electrons determining reactivity
reactivity · bivalent · atomic mass · isotopes · chemical bonding · electron shell · oxidation state · electronegativity · cation · anion
aerospace
Atmosphere plus outer void
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
racing wheels · tooling · injection molding · foundry · recycling · production · smelting · electrolysis · non-ferrous
alloy
Metallic combination
- aluminum alloyBlended lightweight metallic material
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- ductilityAbility to stretch unbroken
malleability · corrosion resistance · lightweight · silvery · casting · die-casting · extrusion · forging · billet · ingot
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- natural remediesherbal tea, essential oils, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry
- nutrition labelsnutrition facts, vitamins, protein, fat, sugar
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- Alkaline Earthsbarium, beryllium, calcium, radium, strontium
- milk of magnesiaLiquid laxative and antacid
- magnesium hydroxideAlkaline mineral compound
- magnesium chlorideIonic compound, two elements
- magnesium silicateMineral of soft stone
- magnesium supplementsDietary mineral doses
- magnesium citrateMineral compound promoting evacuation
magnesium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium silicate, magnesia