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Uses of Lanthanum and Plutonium
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1.1 Uses & Benefits
It has no commercial uses, but its alloys are in high demand. Lanthanum and Nickel alloy is used for the hydrogen gas storage.
The best-known use for mischmetal alloy of Lanthanum is; as a ‘flints’ for cigarette lighters.
Plutonium was used in atomic bombs and still it is being used in various weapons and Ammunition industry.
It is also used in nuclear power plant as source of energy for space missions.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
NA
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Low Toxic
Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
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27%
Lanthanide Series Metals
have it !
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7%
Actinide Series Metals
have it !
1.2.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
37
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Uses of Plutonium
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447
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1.2.4 In Bone
Uses of Calcium
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0.08 p.p.m.
Rank:
24
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0.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
36
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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