Uses of Magnesium and Radium
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 is a highly radioactive metal; and sometime Radium-223 is used to treat prostate cancer.
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It is used in luminous paints.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
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Medical Uses
NA
Pharmaceutical Industry
Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
NA
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No