Uses of Sodium and Chromium
Uses & Benefits
- In some nuclear reactors sodium is used as a heat exchanger.
- Compound of Sodium metals called Salt (Sodium chloride) is used in Food.
- It is used to harden the steel and produces a stainless steel and other various alloys.
- It is also used to give proper finish to polished mirrors. Its chromium plates are used in bathroom fittings.
Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Toxicity
Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes