Question

List uses of any five minerals.

Answer 1

Barium A heavy metal contained in barite. Used as a heavy additive in oil well drilling; in the paper and rubber industries; as a filler or extender in cloth, ink and plastics products; in radiography ("barium milkshake"); as a deoxidizer for copper; a sparkplug in alloys; and in making expensive white pigments. Bauxite Rock composed of hydrated aluminum oxides. In the U.S., it is primarily converted to alumina. See "aluminum." The U.S. was 100 percent import reliant in 2012. Beryllium Used in the nuclear industry and to make light, very strong alloys used in the aircraft industry. Beryllium salts are used in fluorescent lamps, in X-ray tubes and as a deoxidizer in bronze metallurgy. Beryl is the gem stones emerald and aquamarine. It is used in computers, telecommunication products, aerospace and defense applications, appliances and automotive and consumer electronics. Also used in medical equipment. The U.S. was 10 percent import reliant in 2012. Chromite The U.S. consumes about 6 percent of world chromite ore production in various forms of imported materials, such as chromite ore, chromite chemicals, chromium ferroalloys, chromium metal and stainless steel. Used as an alloy and in stainless and heat resisting steel products. Used in chemical and metallurgical industries (chrome fixtures, etc.) Superalloys require chromium. It is produced in South Africa, Kazakhstan and India. The U.S. was 70 percent import reliant for chromium in 2012. Cobalt Used primarily in superalloys for aircraft gas turbine engines, in cemented carbides for cutting tools and wear-resistant applications, chemicals (paint dryers, catalysts, magnetic coatings) and permanent magnets. The United States has cobalt resources in Minnesota, Alaska, California, Idaho, Missouri, Montana and Oregon. Cobalt production comes principally from Congo, China, Canada, Russia, Australia and Zambia. The U.S. was 78 percent import reliant in 2012. Press thanks and rate

Answer 2

The name of any five minerals is Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, and Phosphorous.

Below are the uses of these minerals.

• Calcium:

Calcium is used by our bodies for conducting several processes like neuromuscular functions, skeletal movements, oxidative reactions, cardiac and neural functions, etc. Calcium also plays an important role in the process of blood circulation.

• Magnesium:

Magnesium helps in maintaining the blood sugar levels in our body. It helps in balancing blood pressure as well as energy production activities. Magnesium helps make the bones and ligaments more flexible.

• Sodium:

Sodium mineral helps in balancing the ionic levels in our body. Sodium prevents severe loss of water from the body. Sodium removes the excess amount of carbon dioxide and improves the skin's texture. Sodium also helps in maintaining the quality of the teeth.

• Potassium:

This mineral increases the circulation of blood flow in the body. They help lower the already high blood pressure in required patients.

• Phosphorous:

Phosphorous is of immense importance in terms of livestock and poultry. This mineral mixed with calcium improves bone quality. They form the major part in the formation of several essential organic compounds. This element also enables protein synthesis.

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