Uses of Strontium and Ruthenium

Strontium

Ruthenium

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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.

Ruthenium oxide is used to coat the anodes cells for chlorine production in chemical industry. It also works as catalysts for ammonia and acetic acid reaction.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

Medical Research

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Low Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body