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#1 newchem

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Posted 08 February 2003 - 12:26 AM

Does any one out there have any info on where I can buy some Magnesium (Mg)?
I understand it comes in rolls or strips is that true or can i get fine powder?

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Posted 09 February 2003 - 03:09 PM

I've found a suplier (http://www.magnesium-elektron.com/)
but as far as i can tell they dont sale any thing less than 57kg at a time what do i do ? I cant use that much not even in the next three years:(
so is there any one else who might have the answer?

#3 nickpatts

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Posted 09 February 2003 - 03:20 PM

You can purchase it from http://www.labpakchemicals.co.uk in ribbon form,seems quite expensive though,and there is a minimum order of ?50,supose you could get some other chemicals from them to topup your order.

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Posted 13 February 2003 - 08:31 PM

u can buy samll amounts in sum kiddies chemistry sets. 1 is 'salter science'. but it costs a hell of a lot for a small amount of ribbon.

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Posted 14 February 2003 - 09:42 AM

some chemistry sets have an order form in them to order more chemicals/equipment when you run out... might be worth a try

#6 newchem

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Posted 17 February 2003 - 12:22 AM

Thank you for your help I'm sure those stars are gonna shine bright when i use Magnesium in stead of Aluminium.

Very expensive.:(

But I still think the reaction on my sons face will out weigh the expence in making the change from ally to magnesium.

I suppose he's going to be learning chemistry this year.. :D

#7 nickpatts

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Posted 17 March 2003 - 10:20 PM

I have recently got some from a german guy on ebay http://cgi6.ebay.co....&sort=3&rows=25

prices aint as cheap as i would like but had a very good service from him,he also sells red gum,pvc ect and magnesium in strip,powder, and block form.

Nick

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Posted 25 March 2003 - 10:01 PM

Magnesium can be brought from most camping stores as part of artificial flint kits. The kit is basically a small artifficial flint stuck on the side of a large block of magnesium. Not exactly the best way to buy Magnesium but by far the easiest.

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Posted 26 March 2003 - 08:47 AM

Experience tells me that you can waste a lot of time using the wrong chemicals such as block or mag ribbon. you should be trying to use a powdered Magnesium of 200 mesh or finer any thing coarser will not help a great deal in any formula.

#10 rod_stoddard

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Posted 22 May 2003 - 02:28 PM

They also have them on Ebay, tons of magnesium ribbon on a roll for pretty cheap!

Originally posted by newchem
I've found a suplier (http://www.magnesium-elektron.com/)
but as far as i can tell they dont sale any thing less than 57kg at a time what do i do ? I cant use that much not even in the next three years:(
so is there any one else who might have the answer?



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Posted 22 May 2003 - 08:18 PM

Yes, but the hard part is getting it into a decent powder. As Rob said, you can't get away with using the wrong chemcials.

#12 bernie

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Posted 22 May 2003 - 09:10 PM

You will certainly get farther along towards a decent colored star using magnesium than the aluminum you have been using. Anyone have thoughts on milling magnesium 'ribbon'? It don't sound like a great idea to me.
Of course you know that mg needs to be protected(coated)in some cases. Just a reminder to those that may not be familiar enough with the process.

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Posted 31 May 2003 - 01:48 AM

I can obtain Magnesium powder in 100g and 500g qty, or ribbon 25g or turnings 100g and 250g, if you want any let me know.:D

#14 smpip

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Posted 04 June 2003 - 12:20 AM

That last statement killed the conversation!

#15 crackerboy

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Posted 04 June 2003 - 02:52 AM

What do you do with magnesium anyway? Besides using it as an emergency fire starter.




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