Uses of Polonium and Cobalt

Polonium

Cobalt

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Uses

Polonium metal has different Allotropes, it is used in antistatic devices and for research purpose.

A 1 gram of Polonium can reach a temperature of 500°C, hence it is used as a heat source for space equipment.

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

Alloys

Highly Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.

Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.

Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.04 Blood/mg dm-3

0.04 p.p.m.

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