Uses of Strontium and Holmium

Strontium

Holmium

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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.

Holmium metal has an ability to absorb neutrons, so this metal is used in nuclear reactors to keep the chain reactions of elements under control.
Alloys of Holmium are used to produce Magnet.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Nuclear Research

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Low Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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