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Yttrium metal is used in different alloys, as it increases the strength of aluminum Magnesium alloy. It is used for radar microwave filter.
It is also used as a catalyst in ethene polymerisation.
Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry
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Highly Toxic
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
0.07 p.p.m.
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.
Chemical Industry
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Moderately Toxic
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0.00 Blood/mg dm-3
2.70 p.p.m.
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