Uses of Holmium and Indium
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 is used to produce indium tin oxide (ITO), it is used in manufacturing touch screens, flat screen TVs and solar panels.
- Its nitride, phosphide and antimonide are used in transistors and microchips.
  
Industrial Uses
NA
  
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
Medical Research
  
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
  
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Low Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
No
  
Yes