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Uses of Zirconium and Strontium

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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.
  • 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.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
NA
Non Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
60% Transition Metals Metals have it !
83% Alkaline Earth Metals Metals have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.03 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
0.10 p.p.m.
Rank: 23 (Overall)
140.00 p.p.m.
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
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