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1.1 Uses & Benefits
In some nuclear reactors sodium is used as a heat exchanger.
Compound of Sodium metals called Salt (Sodium chloride) is used in Food.
Potassium’s compounds are in high demand for their application in Fertilizer manufacturing.
Potassium carbonate is used in glass manufacturing and Potassium carbonate in manufacturing detergent and body wash.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
1.1.3 Other Uses
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1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Toxic
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1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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83%
Alkali Metals Metals
have it !
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83%
Alkali Metals Metals
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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1,970.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
1
(Overall)
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1,620.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
2
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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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10,000.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
2
(Overall)
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2,100.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
3
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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