Uses of Lead and Cerium

Lead

Cerium

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Uses

It is also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Surgical Instruments Manufacturing

Alloys

Toxic

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0.21 Blood/mg dm-3

30.00 p.p.m.

Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.

Chemical Industry

Medical Research

Alloys

Moderately Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

2.70 p.p.m.

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