Uses of Potassium and Rubidium
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.
- Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
- Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
NA
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Other Uses
NA
Alloys, Research Purposes
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes