Uses of Strontium and Osmium

Strontium

Osmium

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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 has very limited uses and its alloys are very hard and are used in the manufacturing of pen tips, pivots, needles and electrical contacts.
It is also used as industrial catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction.

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Highly Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.