Uses of Nickel and Ytterbium
Uses & Benefits
- It has corrosion resistance and hence it is used to plate other metals.
- Its alloys are very useful; Nichrome alloy is used in the hot coil of toasters and electric oven.
- 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