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Uses of Zirconium and Actinium


Uses of Actinium and Zirconium


Uses

Uses & Benefits
  • As this metal does not absorb neutrons; It is used in nuclear power stations.
  • Its oxide is used in ultra strong ceramics. It is also used in manufacturing Crucibles.
  
  • Actinium metal has a great source of alpha rays but it is hardly used outside research purpose.
  

Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry   
NA   

Medical Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes   
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
NA   
Toxic   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
No   

In Blood
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3   
21
0.00 Blood/mg dm-3   
37

In Bone
0.10 p.p.m.   
23
0.00 p.p.m.   
36

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