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Toxicity

Present in Human Body

In Blood

In Bone

 
  • It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
  • Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.
Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Alloys
Low Toxic
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0.07 Blood/mg dm-3
70.00 p.p.m.
 
  • It is also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys
Toxic
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0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
30.00 p.p.m.