Uses of Actinium and Yttrium
Uses & Benefits
- Actinium metal has a great source of alpha rays but it is hardly used outside research purpose.
- Yttrium metal is used in different alloys, as it increases the strength of aluminum Magnesium alloy. It is used for radar microwave filter.
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It is also used as a catalyst in ethene polymerisation.
Industrial Uses
NA
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes