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1.1 Uses & Benefits
It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.
It has an ability to absorb neutrons and hence it is used to make control rods in nuclear submarines. And this metal is also used in Plasma welding torches.
It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
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NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Low Toxic
Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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83%
Alkaline Earth Metals Metals
have it !
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60%
Transition Metals Metals
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1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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0.07 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
15
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Not Available
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Uses of Plutonium
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447
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
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70.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
9
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Not Available
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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