Uses of Cobalt and Palladium
Uses & Benefits
- Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
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Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.
- Mostly palladium metal is used in catalytic converters. In electronic industry it is used in ceramic capacitors of mobile and computer.
- It is used in jewellery and dental fillings and crowns.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electronic Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Other Uses
Alloys
Coinage, Bullion, Jewellery
Present in Human Body
Yes
No