Uses of Magnesium and Holmium
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.
- Holmium metal has an ability to absorb neutrons, so this metal is used in nuclear reactors to keep the chain reactions of elements under control.
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Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
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Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No