Uses of Osmium and Ruthenium

Osmium

Ruthenium

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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.

Ruthenium oxide is used to coat the anodes cells for chlorine production in chemical industry. It also works as catalysts for ammonia and acetic acid reaction.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

Medical Research

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