Uses of Scandium and Gadolinium

Scandium

Gadolinium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

Uses of Scandium are limited to research purpose only. However, it has very low density and higher melting point.
Its compounds like scandium iodide is used in mercury vapor lamps to produce very bright white light.

Its alloys are also used in making Magnets, electronic components and Data storage devices.
Compound of Gadolinium metal are used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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1.2.3 In Blood