Uses of Thallium and Platinum
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- Platinum metal is mainly used in jewellery.
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Platinum is used as an industrial catalyst in production of nitric acid, silicone and benzene.
Industrial Uses
Chemical Industry
Aerospace Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Medical Research
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Bullion, Coinage, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No