Uses of Sodium and Strontium
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.
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.
Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
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Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes