Uses of Ytterbium and Cerium
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 to include flints for cigarette lighters.
- Its compound Cerium (Ill) Oxide is used as a catalyst; it is put inside the walls of the oven as it prevents from the buildup of cooking residues.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
NA
Medical Research
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
Yes