Uses of Copper and Cerium
Uses & Benefits
- It is use for coinage and bullion.
- Most of copper element is used in manufacturing electrical and electronic equipments such as wirings and components. It is also used in construction and industrial machine.
  
- It is used to include flints for cigarette lighters.
- 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.
  
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Chemical Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
Medical Research
  
Other Uses
Alloys, Coinage, Jewellery
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Moderately Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
1.01 Blood/mg dm-3
  
8
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
30
In Bone
26.00 p.p.m.
  
12
2.70 p.p.m.
  
14