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How is magnesium used in photography?
The magnesium powder is used as a source of illumination for the photo. Just for the older cameras, the ones we have today use lights not the magnesium powder.
Whats an advantage for using powdered magnesium for flash photography instead of magnesium ribbon?
The powder burns much faster than the ribbon, providing a quick bright flash. The ribbon would burn more slowly, providing a longer lasting light but not as bright.See the Related Question for why a powdered substance will generally react faster.
Magnesium chloride What are facts?
yes, it is an element. You can check it in the periodic table.
What are five uses of magnesium?
fireworks explosions flash for cameras
Why do you not use magnesium to make car bodies?
Magnesium is a very flammable metal when heated to its flash point. Once it starts to burn, it is nearly impossible to extinguish, hence its use in magnesium road flares. It can be safely used in some alloys, but the cost is prohibitive.
What element is used in flash cubes?
Magnesium is the main component of flash cubes. Magnesium wire heats quickly with a pulse of electric current and begins to burn brightly almost instantly, making magnesium an excellent choice for photography.
What are six facts about magnesium?
magnesium is found in cell phones,airplanes,missiles,flash photography,tire rims,and cars
What element is commonly used in flash bulbs for producing light?
Magnesium is used extensively in old-fashioned flash photography. It is used in some fireworks, also. Fireworks usually contain a mixture of metals chosen for the colors they produce, along with gunpowder. Old fashioned flash powder can be made several ways including gunpowder mixed with tiny particles of magnesium, aluminum, or other metals.
What has the author F J Mortimer written?
F. J. Mortimer has written: 'Magnesium light photography' -- subject(s): Photography, Flash-light
What are characteristics of magnesium?
some of the characteristics of magnesium is that it is used in many products that you would not expect, like: Old fashion flash Photography Missiles Airplanes Flares Pyrotechnics Medicine Paper Fabrics Cement so as you can see there are many different uses for magnesium!!!!
When did flash photography become popular?
In the 1800s. There have been three generations of flash equipment, and in the 1800s they used flash powder--powdered magnesium that burned quickly and made a very bright light. Then came flashbulbs--little glass bulbs containing strips of magnesium that burned up when you applied electricity to them. Now we have electronic flashes.
What are some uses for magnesium?
magnesium is used for airplanes, bombs, photography, engine parts, shuttles and rockets.
How is magnesium used in photography?
The magnesium powder is used as a source of illumination for the photo. Just for the older cameras, the ones we have today use lights not the magnesium powder.
Why magnesium is used in fire crackers?
It is used to make a brighter flash.
What is commonly used in flash bulbs for producing light?
Magnesium
What are light meters used for in photography?
Light meters are used in photography to find out the rate of exposure. This tells you if you need to use a flash or not and how the picture will come out.
What is used it flares flash bulbs and magnificent incendiary bombs?
magnesium
