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What are the uses of Calcium ?

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(i) As a reducing agent in the metallurgy of uranium zirconium and thorium
(ii) As a deoxidizer, desulfurizer or decabonizer for various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
(iii) In making of cements and mortars to be used in constructions.
(iv) As a getter in vaccum tubes.
(v) In dehydrating oils.
(vi) In fertilizers, concrete and plaster of paris.
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