Uses of Cerium and Cobalt
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
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Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Medical Uses
Medical Research
Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicity
Moderately Toxic
Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes