Elemental magnesium is a fairly strong, silvery white, light-weight metal. It tarnishes slightly in air, and is thus protected against further oxidation by a thin impermeable layer of oxide.
So, while magnesium remains one of the most abundant elements on the planet, we’re readily running out of processed metal that we can use in manufacturing. The magnesium-alloy body of a Nikon d850.
Magnesium and magnesium alloys are nonferrous metals with low density, good ductility, moderate strength, and good corrosion resistance. Pure Magnesium - Magnesium is a silvery-white, light-weight ...