Uses of Manganese and Ytterbium
Uses & Benefits
- This metal is very brittle hence it mostly not used as a pure metal, but its alloys are very useful
- Its alloy Manganese steel is extremely strong and used in railway tracks, safes, prison bars and riffle barrels.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Toxicity
Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No