The reaction of various organic halides with magnesium ribbons (often called turnings) in ether led to stable solutions of organomagnesium reagents that bear Grignard's name. In fact, his first ...

Pre-stretch the balloons; blow them up to an equal size and let the air out. 5. Place measured amount of magnesium turnings in each balloon and stretch balloons over the tops of flasks containing HCl.