Uses of Strontium and Gadolinium

Strontium

Gadolinium

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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 are also used in making Magnets, electronic components and Data storage devices.
Compound of Gadolinium metal are used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Non Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.