Uses of Technetium and Lanthanum
Uses & Benefits
- Technetium is a radioactive metal and hence it is used for medical studies and other research purposes.
- It has no commercial uses, but its alloys are in high demand. Lanthanum and Nickel alloy is used for the hydrogen gas storage.
- The best-known use for mischmetal alloy of Lanthanum is; as a ‘flints’ for cigarette lighters.
Industrial Uses
NA
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys, Mirror Manufacturing
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes