Uses of Lead and Promethium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
  
- It is used for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
- Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
  
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
NA
  
Medical Uses
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
NA
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
No
  
In Blood
0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
  
11
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
37
In Bone
30.00 p.p.m.
  
10
Not Available