Images Dated 28th October 2002

Magnesium ribbons

Magnesium. Strips of the reactive metallic element magnesium (Mg). The strip at left is tarnished and appears darker. This is due to the formation of magnesium oxide (MgO) on its surface as the metal reacts with the oxygen and water in the air. The strip at right has been cleaned to reveal the shiny surface of the pure metal. If left exposed to the air, this strip will tarnish and appear like the other strip. The reactivity of magnesium leads to its use as a sacrificial metal to prevent other metals from corroding. It is a light metal with major uses in lightweight alloys and castings. It is mostly obtained from sea water

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FedEx CART Series: Eventual winner Mario Dominguez runs behind the car of Patrick Carpentier

CART FedEx Championship Series.
Honda Indy 300
October 25th-27th, 2002.
Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Eventual winner Mario Dominguez runs behind the car of Patrick Carpentier.
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Club Jordan Factory Open Day: Jordan engine supplier Honda, displayed one of their race winning Honda Civic Type-R British Touring Cars

Jordan engine supplier Honda, displayed one of their race winning Honda Civic Type-R British Touring Cars.
Club Jordan Factory Open Day, Jordan Factory, Silverstone, England, 26 October 2002.
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