1 Uses
1.1 Uses & Benefits
- The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
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Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.
- 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.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues
Alloys
1.2 Biological Properties
1.2.1 Toxicity
1.2.2 Present in Human Body
1.2.3 In Blood
1.2.4 In Bone