Uses of Strontium and Tin
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.
  
- Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
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Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.
  
Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
Dentistry
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
NA
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.03 Blood/mg dm-3
  
19
0.38 Blood/mg dm-3
  
10
In Bone
140.00 p.p.m.
  
7
1.40 p.p.m.
  
16