Uses of Polonium and Curium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
NA
Other Uses
Alloys
Research Purposes
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Unknown
Present in Human Body
No
No