Re: Marchesini Wheels ID

GungaDan wrote:
On Dec 23, 12:18 pm, "Nige" <nigel.inceFECKINJE...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
How do I know if they are magnesium?

Set fire to them?

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Both magnesium *and* aluminium will burn readily in air, but not unless they are ground into a powder or melted first.

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