Uses of Rubidium and Strontium
Uses & Benefits
- Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
- Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
Industrial Uses
NA
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes