Uses of Polonium and Rhenium

Polonium

Rhenium

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1.1 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.

Alloys of Rhenium are used as an electric contact material. It can resist withstand arc corrosion.

Its catalysts are used in hydrogenation of fine chemicals. Its Alloy with nickel is used to produce turbine blades.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

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

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

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1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Highly Toxic

Low Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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1.2.3 In Blood

0.00 Blood/mg dm-3NA

0 1970

1.4.2 In Bone

0.00 p.p.m.NA

0 170000

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