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Actinium metal has a great source of alpha rays but it is hardly used outside research purpose.
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Polonium metal has different Allotropes, it is used in antistatic devices and for research purpose.
A 1 gram of Polonium can reach a temperature of 500°C, hence it is used as a heat source for space equipment.
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
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