Uses of Cobalt and Hafnium

Cobalt

Hafnium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.

It has an ability to absorb neutrons and hence it is used to make control rods in nuclear submarines. And this metal is also used in Plasma welding torches.
It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Ammunition Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

Pharmaceutical Industry

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body