Uses of Holmium and Barium

Holmium

Barium

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1.1 Uses & Benefits

Holmium metal has an ability to absorb neutrons, so this metal is used in nuclear reactors to keep the chain reactions of elements under control.
Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.

It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys, Nuclear Research

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Low Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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1.2.3 In Blood