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Magnesium Rod

Magnesium Rods are available in a wide range of diameters and lengths. With 94 variations to choose from, they allow flexibility in experimental design and industrial applications. As a lightweight metal with good machinability, Magnesium Rods are used in aerospace components. They also offer a combination of high strength-to-weight ratio and biocompatibility, making these rods valued in electronics, medical devices and sporting goods. Our selection of Magnesium Rod dimensions facilitates prototyping and research across disciplines.

Formula: Mg
Percentage Purity: 99.9%
Diameter: 7.9mm
Length: 1000mm
Temper: As Drawn
CAS Number: 7439-95-4
UOM Code: 011-876-03

SKU: 1000001566

Product Code: MG00-RD-000120

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Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	12
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Ne 3s²
Valences shown	2
Atomic weight( amu )	24.305
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	0.064
Photo-electric work function( eV )	3.66
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	24/ 78.99
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	26/ 11.01
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	25/ 10.00
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.16
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 15.03
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	6/ 187
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 109
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 141
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.65
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 80.1

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.291
Poisson's ratio	0.291
Bulk modulus( GPa )	35.6
Bulk modulus( GPa )	35.6
Tensile modulus( GPa )	44.7
Tensile modulus( GPa )	44.7
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	35-45
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	30-35
Tensile strength( MPa )	232
Tensile strength( MPa )	185
Yield strength( MPa )	69
Yield strength( MPa )	100

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	4.2@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00425@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.44

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1090
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.74@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	649
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	5254
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	362
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1020@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	156@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	26@0-100°C

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