Uses of Californium and Strontium
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.
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Present in Human Body
No
Yes