1 Uses
1.1 Uses & Benefits
- Thulium metal produces isotopes that emits X-rays. This isotope is used in X-ray machine.
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Thulium element is also used in Surgical equipment like laser.
- It has very limited uses as it is a toxic metal and it can cause birth defects, cancer, etc.
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Almost 80% of Cadmium metal is used in Nickel cadmium Batteries and now it is getting replaced with nickel hydride.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
NA0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.3.1 In Bone