Magnesium

Physical properties


Physical state @ 20°C: Solid [4]
Color: Silvery [4]
Odor: Odourless [4]
Molecular weight (g/mol): 24.3050(6) [2]
Melting point (°C): List of melting points 650 [2]
Boiling point (°C): List of boiling points 1090 [2]
Ignition temperature (°C): > 500 (powder) [1]
Density (g/cm3): Density list 1.738 [2]
Molar volume (cm3): 14.00 (20 °C) [3]
Elastic properties:
Young's modulus (GPa):
Rigidity modulus (GPa):
Bulk modulus (GPa):
Poisson ratio:

45.1-45.7 [3]
17.3 [3]
35.6 [3]
0.29-0.33 [3]
Hardness:
Mineral hardness:

2.5 [3]
Solubility: Water: Insoluble, slow decompositions as powder [4]