Magnesium
From Conservapedia
| Magnesium | |
|---|---|
| Name | Magnesium |
| Symbol | Mg |
| Atomic number | 12 |
| Atomic mass | 24.3 amu |
| Classification | Alkaline Earth |
| Crystal structure | Hexagonal |
| Color | Gray |
| Date of discovery | 1808 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Name origin | Magnesia (City) |
| Uses | Airplanes, missiles |
| Obtained from | Sea water |
In medicine, magnesium (mag-NEE-zee-um) is a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.
