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Mg

So, I just purchased 75′ of magnesium ribbon on eBay for just under $21, shipped.

Heh.

This is much safer than the pound of metallic sodium I was considering purchasing a few years ago. I’m really glad I didn’t do that.

Anyone having a bonfire soon? Mg is great fun there.

5 Responses

  1. Potassium is cooler than sodium ’cause it burns purple.

    1. hannunvaakuna September 15, 2006

      is it as bright?

      1. Hmm…dunno…I just remember it from high school science class. I suppose there’s a fun way to find out. ;)

  2. !!!!!!

    I need to find me a deal like that, I love burning interesting metals.

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