Originally Posted By: ironraven
And the reason some people don't suggest pre-shaving the magnesium is that it will oxidize. IIRC, the oxidization reaction is largely self limiting, so it is only the surface, but a spark or even a match won't light it at that point.


Never thought about this. My pill storage container has an o-ring seal, I wonder if this will prevent the oxidation?
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