Uses of Magnesium and Ytterbium
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.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No