Uses of Scandium and Praseodymium
Uses & Benefits
- Uses of Scandium are limited to research purpose only. However, it has very low density and higher melting point.
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Its compounds like scandium iodide is used in mercury vapor lamps to produce very bright white light.
- The main use of Praseodymium include alloys. Praseodymium –Magnesium alloy is used in aircraft engines due to its high strength.
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This metal is also used while making a permanent magnets.
Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Chemical Industry
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Moderately Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No