Uses of Strontium and Hafnium

Strontium

Hafnium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

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.

It has an ability to absorb neutrons and hence it is used to make control rods in nuclear submarines. And this metal is also used in Plasma welding torches.
It alloys with iron, titanium and niobium are very useful.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Ammunition Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, In Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body