Uses of Tin and Ytterbium
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.
- 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
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
Dentistry
NA
Toxicity
Non Toxic
Highly Toxic
Present in Human Body
Yes
No