Uses of Francium and Samarium
Uses & Benefits
- Francium has no known uses as it has a half life of only 22 minutes.
- Magnets of Samarium cobalt alloy are stronger than that of Iron and hence, they are used in microwave application.
- Samarium metal also used in optical lasers and infrared absorbing glasses and as a neutron absorber.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
NA
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors
Toxicity
NA
Slightly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes