Uses of Hafnium and Beryllium

Hafnium

Beryllium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

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.
It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.

Its alloys with copper or nickel are used in manufacturing Gyroscopes, springs, electrical contact and non sparking tools.
Beryllium Alloys are used as a material for aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and satellite.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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