Uses of Barium and Strontium

Barium

Strontium

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Uses

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

Alloys

Low Toxic

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0.07 Blood/mg dm-3

70.00 p.p.m.

Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Alloys

Non Toxic

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0.03 Blood/mg dm-3

140.00 p.p.m.