Uses of Thallium and Tin

Thallium

Tin

Uses

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.

Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.

Industrial Uses

Chemical Industry

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry

Medical Uses

Medical Research

Dentistry

Other Uses

Alloys

Biological Properties

Toxicity

Highly Toxic

Non Toxic