Uses of Holmium and Thulium
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.
- Thulium metal produces isotopes that emits X-rays. This isotope is used in X-ray machine.
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Thulium element is also used in Surgical equipment like laser.
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Unknown
Present in Human Body
No
No