- Accounting for 50% of the total magnesium metal consumption, the alloying of magnesium with aluminium is the most common use of magnesium.
- With a density of only two-thirds that of aluminium, and one-fifth that of iron, magnesium alloys are exceptionally versatile and used in aircraft, car engine casings, and missile construction.
- The addition of magnesium to aluminium produces high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys.
- Magnesium is used as an agent in the refining and production of titanium and uranium.
- Because magnesium burns brightly, it is used in flares, as fire-starters flashbulbs, and fireworks.
- Magnesium is also used in some dry-cell batteries and photoengraving.
- Magnesium compounds such as its hydroxide (milk of magnesia), sulfate (Epsom salts), chloride and citrate are used for medicinal purposes.
 |
| Magnesium Flares and Fireworks |
 |
| Magnesium Sulfate is used for various medicinal, agricultural and therapeutic purposes |
No comments:
Post a Comment