Used as a dust suppressant on roads and construction sites due to its hygroscopic nature, which helps retain moisture and reduce airborne particles. Commonly applied in the production of magnesium metal and as a coagulant in the preparation of tofu from soy milk. Employed in medical treatments for magnesium deficiency and as a component in some skincare products for its anti-inflammatory properties. Utilized in agriculture as a fertilizer supplement to correct magnesium deficiency in soils, supporting chlorophyll production in plants. Also serves as a catalyst support in certain polymerization reactions and in the formulation of drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry.