Uses of Holmium and Californium
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.
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Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.
- Californium metal has a very strong neutron emitter. It is used as a metal detector.
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It also used as an identifier to check Water and oil layers in oil wells.
Industrial Uses
NA
Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Present in Human Body
No
No