Uses of Samarium and Einsteinium
Uses & Benefits
- Magnets of Samarium cobalt alloy are stronger than that of Iron and hence, they are used in microwave application.
- Samarium metal also used in optical lasers and infrared absorbing glasses and as a neutron absorber.
- Currently known uses of Einsteinium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Other Uses
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Toxicity
Slightly Toxic
Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No