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Uses of metals and nonmetals

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Uses of metals and nonmetals:

Name of Metal Use Name of Nonmetal Use
Iron Construction and machinery Oxygen Essential for respiration
Copper Electrical wiring Nitrogen Used in fertilizers
Aluminium Aircraft and packaging Carbon Used in fuel and steel making
Gold Jewelry and electronics Sulfur Used in making sulfuric acid
Silver Jewelry and mirrors Phosphorus Used in making matchsticks and fireworks
Zinc Galvanizing and batteries Chlorine Used in water purification
Lead Radiation shielding and batteries Fluorine Used in toothpaste and Teflon coating
Nickel Making stainless steel and coins Iodine Essential for thyroid function
Titanium Medical implants and aircraft Helium Used in balloons and as a coolant
Magnesium Fireworks and alloys Hydrogen Used as fuel and in the production of ammonia
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