Uses of Radium and Magnesium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Other Uses
NA
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes