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Magnesium does react with water at room temperature.

It does however not catch fire as such. It is a "slow" reaction and does not self-ignite.

It forms Magnesium Oxide and Hydrogen when it reacts with water.

Larger (not that large) quantities of Magnesium on fire will not be put out by being submerged in water.

Water can however put it out if one sprays it with water at high enough force. This will cool down the metal and it will not longer be able to sustain the fire.

It will burn in an atmosphere of pure nitrogen unlike almost any other fires.

Easiest way to put out a Magnesium fire is to cover it with sand or salt.

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