Uses of Holmium and Europium
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.
- Europium metals main uses is in the printing of euro banknotes. These notes glow red under UV light.
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It is used in low energy light bulbs.
Industrial Uses
NA
Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes