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The Element Magnesium - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

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Discovered : recognised as an element by Joseph Black of Edinburgh, UK in 1755 Isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in 1808 Origin : The element is named after Magnesia, a district of Thessaly in Greece, where it was first found. Description : A silvery white metal that can be made to burn with a bright light and was formerly used in flash bulbs. It is now used to provide lightweight frames for ...