Zirconium

Beryllium

Uses of Zirconium and Beryllium

Zirconium

Beryllium

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1 Uses

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.

Its alloys with copper or nickel are used in manufacturing Gyroscopes, springs, electrical contact and non sparking tools.
Beryllium Alloys are used as a material for aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and satellite.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

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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0.01 Blood/mg dm-3

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

Rank: 32 (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)▶

0.00 p.p.m.

Rank: 32 (Overall)▶

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Uses of Plutonium

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10000 (Uses of Sodiu..)

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