(1) It is used as a deoxidiser in metallurgy of Cu and Ni.
(2) It is used as an alloying metal with
(i) Pb to give toughened bearings.
(ii) Al to give high strength Al-alloy for aircraft industry.
(iii) Mg (14% Li) to give extremely tough and corrosion resistant alloy which is used for armour plate in aerospace components.
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