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Uses of Francium and Hafnium
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1.1 Uses & Benefits
Francium has no known uses as it has a half life of only 22 minutes.
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
NA
Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
NA
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
NA
Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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83%
Alkali Metals Metals
have it !
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60%
Transition Metals Metals
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
37
(Overall)
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Uses of Plutonium
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447
(Uses of Iron)
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
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0.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
36
(Overall)
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Not Available
Rank:
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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