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Uses of Zirconium and Mercury

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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.
  • It is a liquid metal at room temperature, but it is a toxic heavy metal and hence many uses of mercury are under review or phased out.
  • It is manly used as a catalysts in chemical industry.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Dentistry
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
NA
Highly Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
60% Transition Metals Metals have it !
60% Transition Metals Metals have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
0.10 p.p.m.
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.45 p.p.m.
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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