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Uses of Promethium and Potassium


Uses of Potassium and Promethium


Uses

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.
  
  • 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.
  

Industrial Uses
NA   
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry   

Medical Uses
NA   
Pharmaceutical Industry   

Other Uses
NA   
NA   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
Non Toxic   
Toxic   

Present in Human Body
No   
Yes   

In Blood
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3   
37
1,620.00 Blood/mg dm-3   
2

In Bone
Not Available   
2,100.00 p.p.m.   
3

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