What is Magnesium Used For?
Magnesium is a chemical substance denoted by the symbol Mg. It forms part of the Group 2 of the periodic table, thus making it an alkaline earth metal. Its atomic number is 12 and it is considered to be the 8th most copious element found in the earth’s crust. In terms of the human body, it is the 11th most copious element found in it. Magnesium ions are extremely vital to all living cells, as they are instrumental in the control of biological compounds such as ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), RNA (Ribonucleic acid), and DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).
Magnesium is highly volatile in nature; extremely inflammable in powder form or when in thin strips, but not in block or bulk form. It is also quite difficult to douse, once set alight. Magnesium has a silvery-white exterior and is light weight.
Practical application of magnesium
Magnesium, though highly combustible, can be applied in a variety of ways. Magnesium powder was used for lighting in the nascent stage of photography. It is still used in the production of fireworks and emergency flares. Magnesium is also widely used for structural purposes. Magnesium being highly resistant to heat in solid form is used as furnace lining in the production of steel, iron, glass and cement. Magnesium in metal form is used as an alloy supplement with aluminium.
The purest form of magnesium is used in the production of high-end automotive parts. Mag wheels which are used in cars are made of magnesium. They are also used to manufacture light weight race car bodies. Magnesium alloys are also used in the building of light weight military aircraft. Magnesium is also widely used in the production of electronic goods such as mobile phones, laptops, cameras and so on. It is used in the electronics field, as a result of its light weight, excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics.
The importance of magnesium in the human body
Magnesium plays a versatile and important role in the growth and functioning of the human body. Sufficient quantities of magnesium are required in the human body for the following functions:
- Normal bone growth
- Blood sugar control
- Nerve and muscle function
- Immune system support
- Body temperature control
- Blood pressure control
- Metabolism
Magnesium is also used in the treatment of the following disorders or conditions:
- Muscle aches and pains
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Bowel purification
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this SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love me and i dont care about magnesium, they should just make a page about harrison teplesaki, because im waaaay more important that some magnesium crap
Well you are not more important because you didnt do crap about it.
((( for you….???:)))
what a snob!!!!! to harrison tepleski what ever his name is learn some respect for others and the surroundings
thankyou for all the information on this pagee! it has beeen very helpful!
but i have a quesion……why is magnesium gooood for the job its used for? thankyou!xx
stuck up cunt sorry but we need magnesium more than you let alone care
OMG I LOVE MAG!!!
This is so Interseting. I am so surprised that Mg can help with the
body. This Info was very Helpful. THANX