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- 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.
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Dentistry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
Alloys, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
- It has a tendency to get tarnished in the open air, but when alloyed with elements like erbium, vanadium, its hardness levels decreases.
- Its compounds like Erbium oxide is used in safety glasses of welders and metal workers.