Uses of Californium and Lanthanum
Uses & Benefits
- Californium metal has a very strong neutron emitter. It is used as a metal detector.
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It also used as an identifier to check Water and oil layers in oil wells.
- It has no commercial uses, but its alloys are in high demand. Lanthanum and Nickel alloy is used for the hydrogen gas storage.
- The best-known use for mischmetal alloy of Lanthanum is; as a ‘flints’ for cigarette lighters.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing
Present in Human Body
No
Yes