Uses of Magnesium and Strontium
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.
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes