Uses of Samarium and Mendelevium
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 Mendelevium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
NA
Other Uses
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors
NA
Toxicity
Slightly Toxic
Unknown
Present in Human Body
Yes
No