Uses of Iridium and Strontium
Uses & Benefits
- Iridium has an anti corrosion properties and it is used in special alloy with Osmium metal and that alloy is used in pen tips and compass bearings.
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes