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Uses of Rubidium and Zirconium


Uses of Zirconium and Rubidium


Uses

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.
  
  • 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
NA   
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry   

Medical Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Uses
Alloys, Research Purposes   
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
Non Toxic   
NA   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
Yes   

In Blood
2.49 Blood/mg dm-3   
7
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3   
21

In Bone
5.00 p.p.m.   
13
0.10 p.p.m.   
23

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