Uses of Cerium and Curium
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.
- Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
NA
Medical Uses
Medical Research
NA
Other Uses
Alloys
Research Purposes
Toxicity
Moderately Toxic
Unknown
Present in Human Body
Yes
No