Notes

The Uses of f-Block Elements…

The main uses of actinoids are as follows:
(i) Plutonium is used in nuclear reactors and for nuclear bombs as well.
(ii) Actinium is used as a gamma source, indicator, and neutron source.
(iii) Thorium is used in the atomic reactors and in the treatment of cancer.
(iv) Uranium is a nuclear fuel and used in nuclear reaction.
(v) Actinides are used as energy sources in cardiac pacemakers.