Uses of Calcium and Ytterbium
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.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No