Uses of Calcium and Cerium
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.
  
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
  
Chemical Industry
  
Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
  
Medical Research
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Moderately Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
60.50 Blood/mg dm-3
  
4
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
30
In Bone
170,000.00 p.p.m.
  
1
2.70 p.p.m.
  
14