Uses of Thulium and Ytterbium
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.
- Ytterbium metal is used in memory devices and tuneable laser.
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It is also used as industrial catalyst as the other catalysts are too toxic and polluting.
Industrial Uses
NA
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
Alloys
Toxicity
Unknown
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No