Uses of Barium and Chromium
Uses & Benefits
- It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
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Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.
  
- It is used to harden the steel and produces a stainless steel and other various alloys.
- It is also used to give proper finish to polished mirrors. Its chromium plates are used in bathroom fittings.
  
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Low Toxic
  
Highly Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.07 Blood/mg dm-3
  
15
0.11 Blood/mg dm-3
  
12
In Bone
70.00 p.p.m.
  
9
0.33 p.p.m.
  
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