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Uses of Lead and Polonium

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Other Uses

Toxicity

Present in Human Body

In Blood

In Bone

 
  • 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.
 
  • Polonium metal has different Allotropes, it is used in antistatic devices and for research purpose.
  • A 1 gram of Polonium can reach a temperature of 500°C, hence it is used as a heat source for space equipment.
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
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Alloys
Highly Toxic
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0.00 p.p.m.