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PERIODIC TABLE
Magnesium
Atomic No. 12
Mg
Magnesium
About Magnesium
Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal with atomic number 12 that generally forms compounds in the +2 oxidation state. Its low density supports lightweight alloy applications, while magnesium oxide is used in refractory materials and magnesium fluoride in optical components. Magnesium aluminate spinel combines mechanical durability with useful optical transmission when processed into dense, transparent ceramics, supporting applications in protective windows and infrared optics.
Properties
- Atomic Number
- 12
- Atomic Symbol
- Mg
- Atomic Mass
- 24.305
- CAS No.
- 7439-95-4
- Density
- 1.738 g/cm³
- Series
- alkaline earth metal
- Melting Point
- 650°C
- Boiling Point
- 1,090°C
- Thermal Conductivity
- 1.6 W/cm °C
- Heat of Fusion
- 8.7 kJ/mol
- Heat of Vaporization
- 128 kJ/mol
- Electronegativity
- 1.31 pauling
- Crystal Structure
- Hexagonal
- Electrical Conductivity
- 2.3×107 S/m
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