Magnesium is a shiny gray solid with atomic number 12 and atomic mass number 24.305 u. Let us read about some interesting facts and uses of magnesium in this article.
The industries using magnesium are given below:
- Alloys
- Aviation
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Organic chemistry
- Paper production
- Fireproof material
- Food business
Alloys
- Mg is mainly found in aluminium alloys, die casting, the production of titanium and removing sulfur while the production of iron and steel.
- Mg provides high specific strength when combined with silicon carbide nanoparticles.
- Magnesium-aluminum alloys are shaped into beverage cans, fishing lines, sports equipment, bows and arrows.
- Magnesium-Zinc alloys are available in photoengraving plates, dry-cell battery walls and roofing.
- High-grade magnesium alloys make wheels of cars which are also known as mag-wheels.
- Magnesium has started to take the place of aluminum and steel alloys because of the modern metallurgy process.
Aviation
Mg was previously used as an aerospace construction material.
Automotive
In automotive industries, due to its lightweight and temperature resistance.
Electronics
- For the production of electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, cameras and tablets due to their electrical and mechanical properties.
- To construct primary batteries and research is on making them rechargeable.
Organic Chemistry
- To prepare Grignard’s reagents during organic synthesis.
- Mg is a reducing agent to separate uranium and other metals from their salts.
- Magnesium ribbons purify solvents for preparing super-dry ethanol.
Pyrotechnic
Mg has an autoignition temperature of 473.C, which makes it useful in emergency fires and pyrotechnics.
Paper production
In the making of paper by sulfite process.
Fireproof material
Magnesium combined with other non-metal makes the wood fireproof and used as a construction material.
Food business
Magnesium salts are available in various foods and fertilizers.
Conclusion:
This article concludes that magnesium is used in many fields and new research is going on to find other uses of magnesium and how to optimize it too. Magnesium forms only a certain number of useful compounds mainly used in automotive and chemical industries.
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