Uses of Ytterbium and Calcium
Uses & Benefits
- 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.
- It is used as a reducing agent while preparing metals like thorium and uranium. It is also used as an alloying agent for metals such as aluminum, copper & lead.
- Calcium carbonate or lime stone is used in cement.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
NA
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes