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.
- Its alloys with aluminum and nickel are used to make powerful magnets.
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Few other alloys exhibit high-temperature strength and hence they are used in Turbines of Jet and Gas engine.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
NA
Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
NA
Pharmaceutical Industry
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
NA0.04 Blood/mg dm-3
0
1970
1.2.4 In Bone