Uses of Osmium and Potassium

Osmium

Potassium

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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.

Potassium’s compounds are in high demand for their application in Fertilizer manufacturing.
Potassium carbonate is used in glass manufacturing and Potassium carbonate in manufacturing detergent and body wash.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

Pharmaceutical Industry

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Highly Toxic

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body