Uses of Bismuth and Thulium
Uses & Benefits
- Tin and bismuth alloys have a very low melting point and hence it is used in fire detector and the fire extinguishers. It also used in electric solders and fuses.
  
- Thulium metal produces isotopes that emits X-rays. This isotope is used in X-ray machine.
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Thulium element is also used in Surgical equipment like laser.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
NA
  
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Low Toxic
  
Unknown
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
No
  
In Blood
0.02 Blood/mg dm-3
  
20
Not Available
  
In Bone
0.20 p.p.m.
  
22
Not Available