Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Magnesium for America's War Effort. In powdered form the magnesium is highly explosive, so it is transformed in great air0tight jugs two storied high which are hoisted by cranes into specially designed heaters. Here it is distilled and refined, and precipitates as pure, shining crystals.
Magnesium for America's War Effort. In powdered form the magnesium is highly explosive, so it is transformed in great air0tight jugs two storied high which are hoisted by cranes into specially designed heaters. Here it is distilled and refined, and precipitates as pure, shining crystals.
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Magnesium for America's War Effort. In powdered form the magnesium is highly explosive, so it is transformed in great air0tight jugs two storied high which are hoisted by cranes into specially designed heaters. Here it is distilled and refined, and precipitates as pure, shining crystals.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. February 1942]

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