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Zirconium
Zirconium




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Uses of Zirconium

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1.1 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.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

NA

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

NA

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

60% - Transition Metals Metals have it !

1.2.3 In Blood

0.01 Blood/mg dm-3
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
0 1970

1.2.4 In Bone

0.10 p.p.m.
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Uses of Plutonium
0 170000