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1.1 Uses & Benefits
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.
Americium metal is used in smoke detection alarms.
In the future, this metal has a potential to be used in batteries of spacecrafts.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
NA
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys, 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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60%
Transition Metals Metals
have it !
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7%
Actinide Series Metals
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
21
(Overall)
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
37
(Overall)
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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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0.10 p.p.m.
Rank:
23
(Overall)
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0.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
36
(Overall)
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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