Uses of Strontium and Bismuth

Strontium

Bismuth

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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.

Tin and bismuth alloys have a very low melting point and hence it is used in fire detector and the fire extinguishers. It also used in electric solders and fuses.

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Alloys

Low Toxic

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0.02 Blood/mg dm-3

0.20 p.p.m.