Uses of Holmium and Lutetium
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.
- Lutetium metal is used outside research. It has commercial uses like Industrial catalyst for cracking oil refineries of hydrocarbons .
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No