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Uses of Tin and Tantalum


Tin
Uses of Tantalum and Tin


Uses

Uses & Benefits
  • Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
  • Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.
  
  • Tantalum metal is mainly used in the manufacturing of electron components. Its Oxide layer acts as an insulator.
  • Tantalum metal is also used in surgical transplant like replacement of bone, skull plates and as a woven gauze.
  

Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry   
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry   

Medical Uses
Dentistry   
NA   

Other Uses
NA   
Alloys   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
Non Toxic   
Low Toxic   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
Yes   

In Blood
0.38 Blood/mg dm-3   
10
Not Available   

In Bone
1.40 p.p.m.   
16
0.03 p.p.m.   
28

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