Uses of Francium and Cerium
Uses & Benefits
- Francium has no known uses as it has a half life of only 22 minutes.
- 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
NA
Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
NA
Medical Research
Toxicity
NA
Moderately Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes