Uses of Lead and Thorium

Lead

Thorium

Uses

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.

Thorium metal is used as an allying agent for Magnesium, It imparts greater strength and resistance to temperature.
compound of this metal Thorium oxide is used as an industrial catalyst.

Industrial Uses

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Medical Uses

Surgical Instruments Manufacturing

Dentistry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing

Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues

Biological Properties

Toxicity

Toxic