Uses of Hafnium and Protactinium
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.
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It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.
- Currently known uses of Protactinium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry
NA
Other Uses
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
NA
Toxicity
Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No