1 Uses
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.
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Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.
- It is also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
NA0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.3.1 In Bone