Uses of Curium and Lanthanum
Uses & Benefits
- Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
- It has no commercial uses, but its alloys are in high demand. Lanthanum and Nickel alloy is used for the hydrogen gas storage.
- The best-known use for mischmetal alloy of Lanthanum is; as a ‘flints’ for cigarette lighters.
Industrial Uses
NA
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Research Purposes
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing
Toxicity
Unknown
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes