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Uses of some Bases

Sodium hydroxide

• Production of soap, paper, artificial silk and paints.
• Used in the laboratory as a strong base.
• Refining petroleum products.

Magnesium hydroxide

• Magnesium hydroxide suspension (milk of magnesia) is used as an antacid to relieve gastritis (acidity in stomach).
• Purification of molasses in sugar industry.