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1.2 Uses & Benefits
It is used for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
It is also used in insecticides, hair dyes and as an anti-knocking additive for petrol. But all these are banned by the government as Lead metal is known for detrimental to health.
1.2.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.2.2 Medical Uses
NA
Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
1.2.3 Other Uses
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1.3 Biological Properties
1.3.1 Toxicity
Non Toxic
Toxic
1.3.2 Present in Human Body
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27%
Lanthanide Series Metals
have it !
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70%
Post Transition Metals Metals
have it !
1.3.3 In Blood
Uses of Sodium
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
37
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0.21 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank:
11
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Uses of Plutonium
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447
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1.3.4 In Bone
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Not Available
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30.00 p.p.m.
Rank:
10
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Uses of Plutonium
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10000
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