Uses of Actinium and Osmium

Actinium

Osmium

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Uses

Actinium metal has a great source of alpha rays but it is hardly used outside research purpose.

Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

Toxic

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Its has very limited uses and its alloys are very hard and are used in the manufacturing of pen tips, pivots, needles and electrical contacts.
It is also used as industrial catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction.

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Highly Toxic

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