Uses of Holmium and Plutonium
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.
- Plutonium was used in atomic bombs and still it is being used in various weapons and Ammunition industry.
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It is also used in nuclear power plant as source of energy for space missions.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Present in Human Body
No
No