What is zirconium?
Zirconium is the fortieth element on the periodic table. Radiation is when an isotope emits energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation or in the form of sub-atomic particles. Zirconium is resistant against corrosion and also doesn't absorb radiated neutrons. Because of it not absorbing radiation, our sources say that 90 percent of zirconium is used to make nuclear reactors.
What is niobium?
Niobium is the forty-first element on the periodic table. A majority of its uses are in manufacturing alloys. Niobium is used to make multiple alloys such as stainless steel. It is also used to make alloys with zirconium.
What is molybdenum?
Molybdenum is the forty-second element on the periodic table. It is used to make glass furnaces because of its heat resistance and high melting-point. It is also used as a catalyst in removing sulfur compounds from coal and processes of liquefying gas.
What is technetium?
Technetium is the forty-third element on the periodic table. It's uses are mostly involved with electromagnetic radiation. Technetium-99m is an isotope that is used in medical methods that involve the use of radiation. Technetium-95 is another isotope that is used as tracer, also in medical procedures. Technetium used to cost $2800/g until the 1960. It is now available to those with an O.R.N.L permit at the price of $60/g.
To be continued until all elements have been listed...
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