Uses of Europium and Yttrium
Uses & Benefits
- Europium metals main uses is in the printing of euro banknotes. These notes glow red under UV light.
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It is used in low energy light bulbs.
  
- Yttrium metal is used in different alloys, as it increases the strength of aluminum Magnesium alloy. It is used for radar microwave filter.
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It is also used as a catalyst in ethene polymerisation.
  
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
  
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Highly Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
Not Available
  
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
26
In Bone
Not Available
  
0.07 p.p.m.
  
25