Uses of Strontium and Californium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- Californium metal has a very strong neutron emitter. It is used as a metal detector.
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It also used as an identifier to check Water and oil layers in oil wells.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Present in Human Body
Yes
No