Magnesite is a mineral composed primarily of magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) and is one of the most common magnesium minerals. Here I explain some of its uses and applications:
Steel production: Magnesite is widely used as a refractory material in steel production. It is used in furnace linings and in protective materials for molten steel. In addition, magnesite is also used in the production of refractory bricks for furnaces in the steel industry.
Chemical industry: Magnesite is used in the production of many chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and plastics. It is also used in the production of magnesia (magnesium oxide), which is used as a neutralizing agent in paper production, and as a refractory material in cement production.
Agriculture: Magnesite is used as a source of magnesium in agriculture. Magnesium is an essential nutrient for plant growth, and a lack of magnesium in the soil can limit plant growth and production.
Construction industry: Magnesite is used in the construction industry as a building material, especially in the production of cement and in the manufacture of bricks and building blocks.
Other uses: Magnesite is also used in the production of fireworks, in the manufacture of glass, in the production of ceramics and in the paper industry.
