On This Day - Jan 21 : Magnesium produced

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Magnesium (Mg) was first extracted from seawater through an electrolytic process. Is the lightest of all structural elements – one-third less dense than aluminium – and is used in flares, pyrotechnics, incendiary bombs, aeroplane and missile construction.

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