Uses of Lutetium and Rubidium
Uses & Benefits
- Lutetium metal is used outside research. It has commercial uses like Industrial catalyst for cracking oil refineries of hydrocarbons .
- Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
- Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.
Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Research Purposes
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes