Uses of Cerium and Magnesium
Uses & Benefits
- It is used to include flints for cigarette lighters.
- Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.
  
- Magnesium aluminum alloy improves the mechanical strength and welding characteristics and hence it is used in aeroplane and car manufacturing.
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It is also used to remove sulfur from the molten iron and steel.
  
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
  
Medical Uses
Medical Research
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Moderately Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
30
37.80 Blood/mg dm-3
  
5
In Bone
2.70 p.p.m.
  
14
1,800.00 p.p.m.
  
4