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Uses of Zirconium and Curium


Uses of Curium 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.
  
  • Curium metal is used to provide power to electrical equipment for space missions.
  

Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry   
NA   

Medical Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes   
Research Purposes   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
NA   
Unknown   

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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