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  • It is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors to generate power.
  • It is used in controlling the thickness of paper, plastic and metal sheets during their manufacturing.
  • It is used in the manufacturing of luminescent paints and objects which show radioluminance. For example, substances such as radium, promethium etc. are used to make objects which glow in the dark like hands of clock. Similarly, krypton-85 is used in high intensity discharge lamps.
  • Radioactive substances are used in ceramics, utensils, plates etc. to obtain luminous colours.
  • In medical science, it can be used for detection of cancer, treatment of hyperthyroidism and bone cancer.

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