Uses of Tin and Promethium
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.
  
- 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.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry
  
NA
  
Medical Uses
Dentistry
  
NA
  
Other Uses
NA
  
NA
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Non Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
Yes
  
No
  
In Blood
0.38 Blood/mg dm-3
  
10
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
  
37
In Bone
1.40 p.p.m.
  
16
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