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Uses of Zirconium and Technetium


Uses of Technetium 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.
  
  • Technetium is a radioactive metal and hence it is used for medical studies and other research purposes.
  

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   
Low 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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