Uses of Strontium

Strontium

Uses

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.

Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Medical Uses

Other Uses

Alloys

Biological Properties

Toxicity

Non Toxic

Present in Human Body

Yes

In Blood

0.03 Blood/mg dm-3 19

In Bone

140.00 p.p.m. 7

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