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Uses of Tantalum and Potassium


Uses of Potassium and Tantalum


Uses

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.
  
  • Potassium’s compounds are in high demand for their application in Fertilizer manufacturing.
  • Potassium carbonate is used in glass manufacturing and Potassium carbonate in manufacturing detergent and body wash.
  

Industrial Uses
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry   
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry   

Medical Uses
NA   
Pharmaceutical Industry   

Other Uses
Alloys   
NA   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
Low Toxic   
Toxic   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
Yes   

In Blood
Not Available   
1,620.00 Blood/mg dm-3   
2

In Bone
0.03 p.p.m.   
28
2,100.00 p.p.m.   
3

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