8. Uses
At present, the breakdown of uses is as follows:
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For metal ;
aluminum-based alloys: 43% ;
cast and forged products: 40% ;
iron and steel desulfurization: 13% ;
other: 4%.
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For compounds (magnesium oxides and salts) ;
refractories (furnace briquetting): 57%,
other (agriculture, chemicals, etc.): 43%.
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