Uses of Thallium and Potassium
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.
- 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
Chemical Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Medical Research
Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
Yes