Magnesium ribbon is an element and a metal. It is silver colored, very light and quite reactive. It will react steadily with diluted acids and release hydrogen gas, it will also ignite while heated in air, emitting a bright white glow. Magnesium ribbon can be ignited using our simple Alcohol Burner. Once ignited, the ribbon
will burn slowly but steadily down the length of the strand, leaving a flaky, white, Magnesium Oxide residue behind. 99% Magnesium, 1% Zinc & Lead. 4" x 4" x .1", .08 lb