Uses of Thulium and Lutetium
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.
- Lutetium metal is used outside research. It has commercial uses like Industrial catalyst for cracking oil refineries of hydrocarbons .
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Unknown
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No