Tag: Stellar nucleosynthesis

Approximately 79% of all naturally occurring magnesium is the isotope Magnesium-24, a stable isotope forged in the heart of stars. The cosmic tale of where did magnesium come from is an epic journey of stellar birth, nuclear fusion, and explosive death that seeded the universe with this essential element.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Earth's crust is composed of about 5% iron, but the question of what produces the most iron requires a look beyond our planet's geology. The answer involves both explosive cosmic events and massive industrial efforts on Earth.