Uses of Potassium and Ytterbium
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.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Toxicity
Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No