Multiple choice

Sorel cement is unsuitable for construction applications. Among the following -------------------- can form Sorel cement.

  1. magnesium aluminide

  2. magnesium chloride

  3. magnesium hydride

  4. magnesium fluoride
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnesium chloride is used for a variety of other applications besides the production of magnesium: the manufacture of textiles, paper, fireproofing agents, cements and refrigeration brine, and dust and erosion control. Mixed with hydrated magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride forms a hard material called Sorel cement.

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