Magnesium nitride, which possesses the chemical formula Mg3N2, is an inorganic compound of magnesium and nitrogen. At room temperature and pressure it is a greenish yellow powder. ==Chemistry== Magnesium nitride reacts with water to produce ammonia gas, as do many metal nitrides. ==Synthesis== Magnesium nitride can be produced by heating magnesium... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_nitride