Description
Magnesium ribbon is an element and a metal. It is silver colored, very light and quite reactive. It will react steadily with diluted acids and release hydrogen gas, it will also ignite while heated in air, emitting a bright white glow. Magnesium ribbon can be ignited using a simple butane lighter or Bunsen burner. Once ignited, the ribbon will burn slowly but steadily down the length of the strand, leaving a flaky, white, Magnesium Oxide residue behind. 99% Magnesium, 1% Zinc & Lead. 3" x 3" x .125",
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