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Magnesium

"Magnesium is a chemical element with the atomic number 12 and the symbol Mg. This alkaline earth metal is one of the most abundant elements, the eighth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust and ninth in the universe as a whole."

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How thick does new magnesium has to be to stop bullet penetration?

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An AK-47 can put a bullet through a 1/4 inch thick part of titanium, so anything around 2 inches or thicker should stop a bullet, it depends on how powerfull the gun is, but the thicker the titanium the better, if i wanted a sheet of bulletproof titanium i would make it at least 5 inches thick if not 6 inches.

What is magnesium sulfur used in?

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Magnesium Sulphate Powder, comprising of magnesium, sulphur and oxygen, is considered as vital for plants growth and to replenish the deficiency of magnesium or sulfur in the soil. These are widely sprayed or applied on roses, potatoes, lemon trees, tomatoes, peppers and carrots. With its high solubility in water, the magnesium sulphate powder is best for foliar feeding applications.

Its applications include:

» Polishing Abrasives for Marble, granite, tiles, vitrified tiles, and other country (local) stones

» In Agriculture as a secondary nutrient

» In process industry as a catalyst

» Dietary Supplement and Laxative in Animal health & feed

» Detergent Industries

» Refractories

» Textile Industry

» Ceramic Industry

» Weighing of silk

» Mineral water

» Fire proof material

What is Antidote of magnesium chloride?

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It's not exactly an "antidote", but the treatment for hypermagnesemia is calcium salts, IV saline, and possibly diuretics and/or dialysis.

Which one is more acidic milk of magnesia or household amonia?

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Neither is acidic, both are basic. But milk of magnesia is less basic and therefore more acidic.

Does magnesium oxide burn at a higher temperature than magnesium?

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Magnesium oxide is non-flammable, but magnesium can burn. Magnesium oxide Melting Point: 2852 °C, 3125 K, 5166 °F Boiling Point: 3600 °C, 3873 K, 6512 °F Magnesium Melting Point: 923 K, 650 °C, 1202 °F Boiling Point: 1363 K, 1091 °C, 1994 °F

What are the characteristic properties of magnesium carbonate?

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Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) is a white solid, inorganic salt. It has a high decomposition temperature, although there is dispute as to what this temperature is. Temperatures between 302 degrees Celsius and 662 degrees Celsius have been given by different reputable sources. It is non-toxic, although may be irritating to the skin and eyes. Magnesium Carbonate is also non-soluble in water and is often used as a drying agent.

Which type of bond will magnesium most likely form?

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Aside from 'The Covalent Bond' type, Magnesium will act chemically like Calcium will.

What happens to the mass of magnesium when heated?

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it will decrease

How magnesium is monoatomic?

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Does magnesium hydroxide dissolve in water?

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Magnesium oxide does not "dissolve" in hydrochloric acid. Dissolution is a physical change. When magnesium oxide is mixed with hydrochloric acid, a chemical reaction takes place:

Mg(s) + 2HCl ---> MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)

Why is it necessary to shake the milk of magnesia bottle?

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Because milk of magnesia is the suspension of Magnesium hydroxide in water so suspension becomes separated as solid material and settled down.

Is milk of magnesia a acid base or neutral?

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Milk of magnesia is a base.

Is magnesium sulphate deliquescent?

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No. Mg(NO3)2 has to be heated to dissociate to MgO, NO2 and O2.

What are three good sources of magnesium?

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what are three good sources of magnesium

How does milk of magnesia react to stomach acids?

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Milk of magnesia does not act as a good buffer because the level of ph doesn't change rapidly. The ph needs to change for anything, acid or base.

What is the percentage of magnesium?

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The abundance of magnesium for a sample of 19 main sequence B-type and 41 magnetic chemically peculiar stars has been derived by spectrum synthesis analysis of the MgII448.1nm line under the LTE assumption.

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