Uses of Potassium and Zirconium
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.
  
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
  
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
  
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
  
NA
  
Other Uses
NA
  
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Toxic
  
NA
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
1,620.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
2
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
  
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In Bone
2,100.00 p.p.m.
  
3
0.10 p.p.m.
  
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