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Polonium
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Osmium
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Uses of Polonium and Osmium

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Toxicity

Present in Human Body

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  • 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
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Alloys
Highly Toxic
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  • 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.
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Highly Toxic
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