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1.1 Uses & Benefits
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.
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.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry
Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
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1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
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1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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60%
Transition Metals Metals
have it !
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83%
Alkaline Earth Metals Metals
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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Rank:
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60.50 Blood/mg dm-3
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4
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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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Not Available
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170,000.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
1
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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