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Uses of Tantalum and Cerium

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1.1 Uses & Benefits
  • Tantalum metal is mainly used in the manufacturing of electron components. Its Oxide layer acts as an insulator.
  • Tantalum metal is also used in surgical transplant like replacement of bone, skull plates and as a woven gauze.
  • It is used to include flints for cigarette lighters.
  • Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Medical Research
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
Low Toxic
Moderately Toxic
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
NA0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
Uses of Plutonium
0 1970
1.2.4 In Bone
0.03 p.p.m.2.70 p.p.m.
Uses of Plutonium
0 170000