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Facts about Magnesium



Facts

Interesting Facts
  • Magnesium ions are present in every chlorophyll of every green plant .
  • Controlling Magnesium fire by pouring water on it will result in explosions.

Sources
By Electrolysis Process, In Ocean, Mining

History

Who Discovered
Joseph Black

Discovery
In 1755

Abundance

Abundance In Universe
0.06 % 3

Abundance In Sun
0.07 % 2

Abundance In Meteorites
12.00 % 2

Abundance In Earth's Crust
2.90 % 4

Abundance In Oceans
0.13 % 2

Abundance In Humans
0.03 % 5

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