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Uses of Strontium and Zirconium

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1.1 Uses & Benefits
  • Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
  • By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
  • As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
  • Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Non Toxic
NA
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
83% Alkaline Earth Metals Metals have it !
60% Transition Metals Metals have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
0.03 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
140.00 p.p.m.
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0.10 p.p.m.
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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