Uses of Francium and Hafnium
Uses & Benefits
- Francium has no known uses as it has a half life of only 22 minutes.
- It has an ability to absorb neutrons and hence it is used to make control rods in nuclear submarines. And this metal is also used in Plasma welding torches.
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It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.
Industrial Uses
NA
Ammunition Industry
Other Uses
NA
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Present in Human Body
No
No