Uses of Ytterbium and Promethium
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 for research purpose. Very small amount of this metal is used in atomic batteries.
- Its radioactive decay is used for a phosphor to give off light. The light emitted is converted into electricity.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
NA
Toxicity
Highly Toxic
Non Toxic
Present in Human Body
No
No