Uses of Strontium and Cesium

Strontium

Cesium

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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.

The most common use of cesium metal is as a drilling fluid. It is also used in optical glass manufacturing.
In vacuum tubes and radiation monitor equipment this metal is used as a catalyst promoter.

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Mildly Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.05 p.p.m.