1 Uses
1.1 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.
- 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.
1.1.1 Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
1.1.2 Medical Uses
1.1.3 Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues
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