Uses of Technetium and Polonium
Uses & Benefits
- Technetium is a radioactive metal and hence it is used for medical studies and other research purposes.
- Polonium metal has different Allotropes, it is used in antistatic devices and for research purpose.
- A 1 gram of Polonium can reach a temperature of 500°C, hence it is used as a heat source for space equipment.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Low Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No