Uses of Hafnium and Tin

Hafnium

Tin

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Uses

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.

Ammunition Industry

Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.

Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry

Dentistry

Non Toxic

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0.38 Blood/mg dm-3

1.40 p.p.m.