Magnesium (Mg) atomic number 12
-Magnesium is a silvery-white, light weight metal and is fairly strong.
-Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust although not found in it's elemental form.
-There are massive amounts of magnesium in seawater.
-Magnesium is used in electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops and cameras, for its low weight, good mechanical and electrical properties.
-It is also popularly used for car engine components
-Magnesium is an important element for plant and animal life. It is the metallic ion at the center of Chlorophyll and is commonly used as an additive to fertilizers.
-Magnesium is a highly flammable metal, easy to ignite when powdered or shaved into thin strips, but difficult to ignite in mass or bulk.
-Magnesium metal burns with a very bright light.
-The adult human daily requirement of magnesium is about 0.3 g/ day. Magnesium is a vital component of a healthy human diet. Low levels of magnesium in the body has been associated with the development of a number of human illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
-In 1618, a farmer at Epsom in England attempted to give his cows water from a well. They refused to drink because of the water's bitter taste. However the farmer noticed that the water seemed to heal scratches and rashes. The fame of Epsom salts spread. Eventually they were recognized to be hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO4.
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