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Magnesium Disposal For Businesses

Our waste disposal service for magnesium provides businesses with a safe and compliant solution. Get in touch to book your collection.

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Our Magnesium Disposal Service

At Collect and Recycle, we specialise in disposing of various waste types including hazardous materials and chemicals. Magnesium (Mg) must be disposed of with the help of a professional team, as it is highly reactive and flammable. This means it should be dealt with by experts and ADR-trained drivers, who can transport waste safely to licensed treatment sites. Our business offers fully compliant, transparent services, with hazardous waste consignment notes (HWCNs) provided to track your material.

MAGNESIUM WASTE COLLECTION

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Get in touch with our team today by filling in the form. One of us will get back to you shortly with more information and provide you with a quote. We can then arrange a recycling collection that suits your business.

What Is Magnesium?

Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny grey metal and is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust, ranking eighth overall. Magnesium is essential for all living organisms, playing a critical role in numerous biological processes.

Properties of Magnesium

Lightweight

Magnesium is one of the lightest structural metals, making it highly valuable in applications where weight reduction is crucial.

Reactivity

It is highly reactive, especially when finely powdered, and can ignite easily, burning with a bright white flame.

Strength

Despite its light weight, magnesium has a good strength-to-weight ratio, providing structural integrity in various applications.

Corrosion Resistance

Magnesium alloys often exhibit good resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for use in harsh environments.

Uses of Magnesium

  • Aerospace and Automotive Industries: Due to its lightweight nature, magnesium is used in the manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, and automotive parts to improve fuel efficiency and performance.
  • Electronics: Magnesium alloys are utilised in the production of electronic devices, including laptops, smartphones, and cameras, to reduce weight and improve durability.
  • Construction: Magnesium is used in the construction industry for producing lightweight, strong materials and components.
  • Medical Applications: Magnesium plays a vital role in medical treatments, including magnesium supplements for treating deficiencies and magnesium compounds used as antacids and laxatives.
  • Chemical Industry: It is a key component in the production of various chemicals, including magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), and magnesium hydroxide.
  • Agriculture: Magnesium is an essential nutrient for plant growth, and magnesium compounds are used in fertilisers to improve crop yields.
  • Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Due to its bright white flame when burned, magnesium is used in fireworks and flares for spectacular visual effects.

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Get in touch with our team today to book a collection for your magnesium waste. We offer collections across the UK, enabling businesses to safely dispose of their chemicals. Through our efficient, professional waste collections, materials can be moved swiftly and disposed of with environmentally friendly processes. This allows our clients to act sustainably whilst cutting disposal costs.