Magnesium-26 (Mg-26) – Stable Isotope
Mg-26 is a stable isotope of magnesium commonly used in geochemical research, cosmochemistry, and isotopic tracing. Its role in studying planetary formation and metabolic pathways makes it an important tool for both earth and life sciences.
Applications:
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Geochemistry and isotope dating in planetary science
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Tracing magnesium cycling in biological systems
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Stable isotope-labeled compounds in metabolic studies
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Research in early solar system formation
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Industrial processes involving high-purity magnesium tracking
Chemical purity: >99%
Atomic Number: 12
Atomic Weight: 24.305
Melting Point: 923 K (650°C or 1202°F)
Boiling Point: 1363 K (1090°C or 1994°F)
Density: 1.74 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 3
Group Number: 2
Group Name: Alkaline Earth Metal
The Magnesium isotopes Mg-25 and Mg-26 are used to study the absorption and metabolism of Mg in the human body and they are also used for heart disease studies. Mg-25 is also used for the production of the radioisotope Na-22.
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