Question

What are the Uses of Inner Transition Metals?

Answer

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.