Uses of Strontium and Beryllium

Strontium

Beryllium

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Uses

Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
By-product of nuclear reactors called Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope; it is absorbed by tissues and destroys bone marrow and cancer growth.

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Alloys

Non Toxic

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0.03 Blood/mg dm-3

140.00 p.p.m.

Its alloys with copper or nickel are used in manufacturing Gyroscopes, springs, electrical contact and non sparking tools.
Beryllium Alloys are used as a material for aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and satellite.

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.