Uses of Strontium and Terbium

Strontium

Terbium

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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.

Terbium salts are used in optical devices like laser devices.
Terbium’s alloy lengthens and shortens the magnetic field and this effect forms loudspeaker.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Electronic Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

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

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