Magnesium sulfate produced by appropriate process finds use in several pharmaceutical preparations of magnesium, usually known as epsom salt. It is used as a micronutrient in agriculture, brewing salt in production of certain alcoholic products, electrolyte to prepare metal salts, coagulant, and ingredient in bath salts for use in floatation therapy.

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