Uses of Cadmium and Uranium

Cadmium

Uranium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

It has very limited uses as it is a toxic metal and it can cause birth defects, cancer, etc.
Almost 80% of Cadmium metal is used in Nickel cadmium Batteries and now it is getting replaced with nickel hydride.

The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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