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Magnesium is used
1. in the removal of sulphur from iron and steel.ltbbrgt 2. in the refining of titanium in the "Kroll" process.
3. as photoengrave plates in printing industry.
4. Magnesium alloys are used in airplane and missile construction.
5. Mg ribbon is used in synthesis of Grignard reagent in organic synthesis.
6. It alloys with aluminium to improve its mechanical, fabrication and welding property.
7. as a desiccant.
8. as sacrificial anode in controlling galvanic corrosion.
9. Magnesium is the co-factor of all enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer and energy release.
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