Uses of Thulium and Promethium
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 is used for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
- Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
NA
Toxicity
Unknown
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No