Uses of Ytterbium and Platinum
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.
  
- Platinum metal is mainly used in jewellery.
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Platinum is used as an industrial catalyst in production of nitric acid, silicone and benzene.
  
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Aerospace Industry, Chemical Industry
  
Medical Uses
NA
  
Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgical Instruments Manufacturing
  
Other Uses
Alloys
  
Alloys, Bullion, Coinage, Jewellery, Sculptures, Statues
  
Biological Properties
  
  
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
  
Non Toxic
  
Present in Human Body
No
  
No