Description

Magnesium is a lightweight, silvery-white alkaline earth metal essential for a vast array of industrial and chemical processes. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent reducing properties make it a critical raw material for manufacturing durable, lightweight alloys and facilitating key chemical syntheses. This versatile element is indispensable for industries ranging from aerospace and automotive manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and metallurgy, where its reactivity and physical characteristics are harnessed for innovation and production.

Application

• Alloy Production: A primary component in aluminum, zinc, and other metal alloys to enhance strength, reduce weight, and improve machinability for aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics.
• Desulfurization Agent: Used in the steel industry to remove sulfur from iron and molten steel, significantly improving the quality and workability of the final product.
• Chemical Reducing Agent: Employed in the production of titanium, zirconium, uranium, and other metals via metallothermic (Kroll) processes, and in fine chemical synthesis (e.g., Grignard reagents).
• Pyrotechnics and Incendiary Devices: Utilized for its bright, white flame in fireworks, flares, and military applications.
• Sacrificial Anode: Protects iron and steel structures from corrosion in cathodic protection systems for pipelines, ship hulls, and water heaters.
• Nodularizer in Cast Iron: Added to molten iron to produce spheroidal graphite (ductile) iron, which has superior strength and ductility.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Supplements: Serves as a source of magnesium for dietary supplements and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Battery Anodes: Investigated and used in primary and rechargeable battery systems due to its high electrochemical equivalence and energy density.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium
CAS No.	7439-95-4
Molecular Formula	Mg
Molecular Weight	24.305 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Metal; Magnesium Turnings; Magnesium Powder; Magnesium Granules; Mg; Elemental Magnesium; Magnesium Shavings; Magnesium Ribbon
EINECS	231-104-6

Quality Control

Our magnesium products are manufactured and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical specifications. Quality is verified against relevant industrial and technical standards, with options available for higher-purity grades. Our commitment to supply chain integrity guarantees you receive a product that meets your precise application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its nature as an easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) metal, it is recommended to store magnesium under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) or in a moisture-proof container to prevent surface oxidation and reaction with air. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal (turnings, powder, granules, etc.)
Assay (Mg)	≥ 99.5%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.05%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.01%
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.001%
Manganese (Mn)	≤ 0.03%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.