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Magnesium Chemical Element Symbol: Mg Atomic Number: 12 Weight: ~25g Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal, found in the second column of the periodic table of elements. It is relatively abundant, as the ninth most common element in the universe, and fourth most common element found in the Earth. One reason it can be difficult to obtain in a near pure form, is that on Earth it is only found in combination with other elements. It is most often obtained through electrolysis of magnesium salt and brine. It is highly regarded because it is less dense than aluminum while maintaining great strength. When burned, pure magnesium is notable for its brilliant white light. It is such a strong light that individuals should never look directly at burning magnesium and should always wear proper eye protection when experimenting with fire and magnesium. Pure magnesium is most frequently used as a fire starter, as an element in the lab sciences, and as a sacrificial material to avoid corrosion of other metals.