1 Uses
1.1 Uses & Benefits
- Strontium metal is used to producing ferrite magnets as well as refining zinc.
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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 is used for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
- Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
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1.1.2 Medical Uses
1.1.3 Other Uses
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
0.03 Blood/mg dm-30.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.2.4 In Bone