Uses of Potassium and Cerium
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