Uses of Barium and Ytterbium

Barium

Ytterbium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

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.

Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Low Toxic

Highly Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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