Uses of Barium and Thallium
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.
- Thallium is a toxic metal and hence it has limited uses. Thallium metal is mostly used for producing photoelectric cells.
- In thermometer’s mercury alloy has 8% of thallium, as it has a melting point lower than 20°C.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
NA
Medical Research
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes