Uses of Thorium and Bismuth
Uses & Benefits
- Thorium metal is used as an allying agent for Magnesium, It imparts greater strength and resistance to temperature.
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compound of this metal Thorium oxide is used as an industrial catalyst.
  
- Tin and bismuth alloys have a very low melting point and hence it is used in fire detector and the fire extinguishers. It also used in electric solders and fuses.
  
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Medical Uses
Dentistry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
Pharmaceutical Industry
  
Other Uses
Alloys, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Low Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
33
0.02 Blood/mg dm-3
  
20
In Bone
0.02 p.p.m.
  
29
0.20 p.p.m.
  
22