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Magnesium Nitride

Definition:

Magnesium nitride is a binary compound consisting of the elements magnesium and nitrogen, with the chemical formula Mg₃N₂. It is an ionic compound in which magnesium atoms, with a +2 charge, combine with nitride ions, with a -3 charge.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry: Magnesium nitride is formed when magnesium reacts with nitrogen. It is often used as a catalyst or in the production of specialty materials.
2. Materials Science: Magnesium nitride has high thermal conductivity and is utilized in the manufacturing of ceramics and protective coatings.
3. Agriculture: Magnesium nitride can be employed as a nitrogen fertilizer in farmland to enhance soil fertility and plant growth.

Sample Sentences:

• The laboratory synthesized magnesium nitride by heating magnesium in a nitrogen-rich environment.
• Magnesium nitride is widely used as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
• The ceramic industry finds applications for magnesium nitride due to its excellent heat transfer properties.
• For optimal crop yield, farmers occasionally apply magnesium nitride as a nitrogen supplement for their fields.

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