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.
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
60.50 Blood/mg dm-30.01 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.2.4 In Bone
170,000.00 p.p.m.0.10 p.p.m.
0
170000