Uses of Thallium and Barium

Thallium

Barium

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Uses

Thallium is a toxic metal and hence it has limited uses. Thallium metal is mostly used for producing photoelectric cells.
In thermometer’s mercury alloy has 8% of thallium, as it has a melting point lower than 20°C.

Chemical Industry

Medical Research

Alloys

Highly Toxic

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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3

0.00 p.p.m.

It is sued in chemical paint manufacturing and glass manufacturing.
Compounds of this metal are toxic; but still the barium sulfate is insoluble and given to patients suffering from digestive disorder.

Ammunition Industry, Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Low Toxic

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0.07 Blood/mg dm-3

70.00 p.p.m.