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Magnesium

CAS
7439-95-4
EC
231-104-6
Mol. Weight
24.305 g/mol

Description

Magnesium (CAS 7439-95-4) is a lightweight structural metal and reactive reducing agent used across manufacturing, metallurgy, and agriculture. Supplied in multiple physical forms, it serves as both a functional raw material and a processing agent in industrial operations.

In the automotive and aerospace sectors, magnesium alloys are used to produce lightweight structural components where weight reduction directly impacts fuel efficiency and load capacity. Steel and aluminum production rely on magnesium as a desulfurization and deoxidation agent.

These processes improve metal purity at the refinery stage. In agriculture, it is applied as a soil amendment and fertilizer input to correct magnesium deficiency in crops, directly affecting yield quality and overall plant health.

Pharmaceutical and food manufacturers use magnesium as a precursor for producing magnesium salts such as magnesium oxide, carbonate, and stearate. These are used in tablets, supplements, and food fortification across the global supply chain.

Magnesium is available in ingot, ribbon, powder, granule, turnings, and sheet form to suit different processing requirements. Standard commercial grades include technical, pharmaceutical-grade, and high-purity variants for specific applications.

Purity levels typically range from 99.0% to 99.9%+. Packaging is generally offered in drums or bulk quantities depending on the physical form and end-use specification. We ensure compliance with FCC, USP, and Ph.Eur. standards where applicable.

Our supply chain supports BP, EP, and ACS quality standards to meet the rigorous demands of laboratory and industrial clients. Contact our sales team for detailed technical data sheets and safety documentation for your specific order.

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Safety & Handling (Learn More)

Danger GHS02 GHS07
Hazard Statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air [Danger Pyrophoric liquids]
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously [Danger Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases]
H315 Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H319 Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
H335 May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

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Other Names

element 12|12Mg|Magnesium sheet|Magnesium powdered|Magnesium metallicum|Magnesium powder|Rieke's active magnesium|I38ZP9992A

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