Uses of Strontium and Thulium

Strontium

Thulium

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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.

Thulium metal produces isotopes that emits X-rays. This isotope is used in X-ray machine.
Thulium element is also used in Surgical equipment like laser.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Unknown

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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