{"id":1766,"date":"2021-06-30T01:13:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T01:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diecastingzinc.com\/zinc\/?p=1766"},"modified":"2020-07-27T21:16:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T21:16:06","slug":"what-is-magnesium-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diecastingzinc.com\/zinc\/what-is-magnesium-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Magnesium in 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is Magnesium? It is usually depicted as a metal, second only to steel and aluminum in popularity. Aside from that, people don\u2019t know much more about it, even though it has so many uses. So, what is magnesium?<\/p>\n<p>Magnesium, with the chemical symbol Mg, is the ninth most abundant element in the universe by mass, and eleventh within the human body. Its many applications include making components for electronic devices, photoengraving plates for printing, paper manufacturing, and fireproofing wood. Ever heard of mag wheels? 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