Uses of Chromium and Ytterbium
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.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No