Uses of Holmium and Hafnium
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.
- 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.
Industrial Uses
NA
Ammunition Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Present in Human Body
No
No