Uses of Magnesium and Cadmium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- It has very limited uses as it is a toxic metal and it can cause birth defects, cancer, etc.
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Almost 80% of Cadmium metal is used in Nickel cadmium Batteries and now it is getting replaced with nickel hydride.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes