Uses of Potassium and Cerium
Uses
Uses & Benefits
- Potassium’s compounds are in high demand for their application in Fertilizer manufacturing.
- Potassium carbonate is used in glass manufacturing and Potassium carbonate in manufacturing detergent and body wash.
- It is used to include flints for cigarette lighters.
- Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Research
Other Uses
NA
Alloys
Biological Properties
Toxicity
Toxic
Moderately Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes
In Blood
1,620.00 Blood/mg dm-3
2
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
30
In Bone
2,100.00 p.p.m.
3
2.70 p.p.m.
14
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