Uses of Chromium and Curium
Uses & Benefits
- It is used to harden the steel and produces a stainless steel and other various alloys.
- It is also used to give proper finish to polished mirrors. Its chromium plates are used in bathroom fittings.
  
- Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
  
NA
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Research Purposes
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
  
Unknown
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
No
  
In Blood
0.11 Blood/mg dm-3
  
12
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
37
In Bone
0.33 p.p.m.
  
21
0.00 p.p.m.
  
36