1 Uses
1.1 Uses & Benefits
- It is used as a reducing agent while preparing metals like thorium and uranium. It is also used as an alloying agent for metals such as aluminum, copper & lead.
- Calcium carbonate or lime stone is used in cement.
- It is used to include flints for cigarette lighters.
- Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Research
1.1.3 Other Uses
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Non Toxic
Moderately Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
60.50 Blood/mg dm-30.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
2.1.1 In Bone
170,000.00 p.p.m.2.70 p.p.m.
0
170000