Uses of Thulium and Rhenium
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.
- Alloys of Rhenium are used as an electric contact material. It can resist withstand arc corrosion.
- Its catalysts are used in hydrogenation of fine chemicals. Its Alloy with nickel is used to produce turbine blades.
Industrial Uses
NA
Aerospace Industry, Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Unknown
Low Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No