Uses of Holmium and Terbium
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.
- Terbium salts are used in optical devices like laser devices.
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Terbium’s alloy lengthens and shortens the magnetic field and this effect forms loudspeaker.
Industrial Uses
NA
Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No