Uses of Osmium and Barium

Osmium

Barium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

Its has very limited uses and its alloys are very hard and are used in the manufacturing of pen tips, pivots, needles and electrical contacts.
It is also used as industrial catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction.

It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Highly Toxic

Low Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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