Uses of Strontium and Uranium

Strontium

Uranium

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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.

The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Non Toxic

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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