Uses of Tin and Molybdenum
Uses & Benefits
- Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
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Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.
  
- Its alloys are used to make engine parts, drills, saw blade, etc.
- Lubricant additive made up of Molybdenum disulfide is commonly used in the industry. It is also used as a catalyst.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
  
Medical Uses
Dentistry
  
NA
  
Other Uses
NA
  
Alloys
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
Yes
  
In Blood
0.38 Blood/mg dm-3
  
10
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
31
In Bone
1.40 p.p.m.
  
16
0.70 p.p.m.
  
18