Uses of Magnesium and Zirconium
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.
  
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
  
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
NA
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
37.80 Blood/mg dm-3
  
5
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
  
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In Bone
1,800.00 p.p.m.
  
4
0.10 p.p.m.
  
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