Uses of Samarium and Uranium
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.
- The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
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Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors
Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues
Toxicity
Slightly Toxic
Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No