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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 also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
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
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70%
Post Transition Metals Metals
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1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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Rank:
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0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
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11
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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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30.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
10
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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