Uses of Sodium and Zirconium
Uses
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.
- As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
- Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry
NA
Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Biological Properties
Toxicity
Toxic
NA
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes
In Blood
1,970.00 Blood/mg dm-3
1
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
21
In Bone
10,000.00 p.p.m.
2
0.10 p.p.m.
23
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