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Holmium
Holmium

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Uses of Holmium and Zirconium

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1.1 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.
  • Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.
  • As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
  • Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Low Toxic
NA
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
NA0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Uses of Plutonium
0 1970
1.2.4 In Bone
NA0.10 p.p.m.
Uses of Plutonium
0 170000