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Uses of Zirconium and Terbium


Uses of Terbium 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.
  
  • Terbium salts are used in optical devices like laser devices.
  • Terbium’s alloy lengthens and shortens the magnetic field and this effect forms loudspeaker.
  

Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry   
Electronic Industry   

Medical Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes   
Alloys   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
NA   
Low Toxic   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
No   

In Blood
0.01 Blood/mg dm-3   
21
Not Available   

In Bone
0.10 p.p.m.   
23
Not Available   

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