Uses of Platinum and Yttrium
Uses & Benefits
- Platinum metal is mainly used in jewellery.
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Platinum is used as an industrial catalyst in production of nitric acid, silicone and benzene.
  
- Yttrium metal is used in different alloys, as it increases the strength of aluminum Magnesium alloy. It is used for radar microwave filter.
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It is also used as a catalyst in ethene polymerisation.
  
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Medical Uses
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
NA
  
Other Uses
Alloys, Bullion, Coinage, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Highly Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
No
  
Yes
  
In Blood
Not Available
  
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
26
In Bone
Not Available
  
0.07 p.p.m.
  
25