Uses of Holmium and Manganese
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.
- This metal is very brittle hence it mostly not used as a pure metal, but its alloys are very useful
- Its alloy Manganese steel is extremely strong and used in railway tracks, safes, prison bars and riffle barrels.
Industrial Uses
NA
Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Present in Human Body
No
Yes