Uses of Promethium and Radium
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 a highly radioactive metal; and sometime Radium-223 is used to treat prostate cancer.
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It is used in luminous paints.
Medical Uses
NA
Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No