Uses of Strontium and Protactinium
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.
- Currently known uses of Protactinium metal are limited to research purpose only.
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
NA
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No