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Write about the important uses of calcium. Calcium is used

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  • As a reducing agent in the metallurgy of uranium, zirconium and thorium. 
  • As a de oxidizer, desulfurizer or decabonizer for various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. 
  • In making of cements and mortars to be used in construction. 
  • As a getter in vacuum tubes. 
  • In dehydrating oils. 
  • In fertilizers, concrete and Plaster of Paris.

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