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1.1 Uses & Benefits
It is used as a reducing agent while preparing metals like thorium and uranium. It is also used as an alloying agent for metals such as aluminum, copper & lead.
Calcium carbonate or lime stone is used in cement.
It is used to harden the steel and produces a stainless steel and other various alloys.
It is also used to give proper finish to polished mirrors. Its chromium plates are used in bathroom fittings.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
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1.1.3 Other Uses
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1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Non Toxic
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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
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
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60.50 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
4
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0.11 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
12
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Uses of Plutonium
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447
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1.2.4 In Bone
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170,000.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
1
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0.33 p.p.m.
Rank:
21
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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