Compounds
Organic magnesium is important in both plant and animal life. Chlorophylls are magnesium-centered
perphyrins.
The adult daily nutritional requirement, which is affected by various factors include weight and size, is
about 300 mg/day.
Handling
Because serious fires can occur, great care should be taken in handling magnesium metal, especially in
the finely divided state. Water should not be used on burning magnesium or on magnesium fires.
Sources: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics and the American Chemical Society.
Last Updated: 12/19/97, CST Information Services Team
Magnesium