Uses of Barium and Radium
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 a highly radioactive metal; and sometime Radium-223 is used to treat prostate cancer.
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It is used in luminous paints.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
NA
Medical Uses
NA
Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No