Uses of Cerium and Uranium

Cerium

Uranium

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Uses

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.

Chemical Industry

Medical Research

Alloys

Moderately Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

2.70 p.p.m.

The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues

Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

1.20 p.p.m.

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