Magnesium properties
Silver-white metal (hexagonal system). The melting point is 648.5°C. The boiling point is 1107°C. Relative density 1_74. Soluble in inorganic acids and ammonium salts, insoluble in cold water, chromic anhydride and alkali. When exposed to hot water, it decomposes to produce magnesium hydroxide. Does not lose luster in dry air, but in humid air Oxidized …