Uses of Curium and Thorium
Uses & Benefits
- Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
- Thorium metal is used as an allying agent for Magnesium, It imparts greater strength and resistance to temperature.
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compound of this metal Thorium oxide is used as an industrial catalyst.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Medical Uses
NA
Dentistry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Other Uses
Research Purposes
Alloys, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
Toxicity
Unknown
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes