Affinity Resin Selector
Find the perfect Ecolab
resin for your monoclonal
antibody purification needs.
Choose an element from the table below to learn more about Ecolab, Purolite Resin products.
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Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal with an atomic number of 12. It is lightweight, strong, and the eighth most abundant element in the universe.
Applications
Magnesium is a key element in plant and animal life and is also alloyed with aluminum to produce cars and airplanes. Because of its lightweight nature, it is used to manufacture car seats, luggage, laptops, cameras and power tools.
Challenges
Magnesium produces hard water. While non-toxic to the human body, it can cause problems with household appliances such as plumbing, heaters, dishwashers, etc.
Solutions
Resin technology is used for two relevant applications.