Uses of Zirconium and Actinium
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
|
||
|
||
|
