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Recent calculations of Mgviii electron and proton impact excitations rates are used to derive theoretical electron temperature (Te)- and density (Ne)-sensitive emission line ratios involving transitions in the 315–782 Å wavelength range. Some of these ratios are presented in the form of ratio–ratio diagrams, which should in principle allow both Ne and Te to be deduced. These results are compared...