Question

write a short note on the uses of alkali metals ​

Answer 1

Uses of some common alkali metals are..

Lithium is used in heat resistive ceramics and glasses.

Alloy of Lithium is used in aircraft building.

Sodium is used as luster in metals.

Liquid Sodium is used as coolant in Nuclear reactors.

Sodium salt of fatty acids are used in soap.

Potassium nitrate is used as a food preservative.

Potassium maintains blood pressure and acidity levels in our body.

Potassium chromate is used in the tanning of leather and in the manufacture of inks, gun powder, dyes, safety matches etc.,

Potassium hydroxide is used to make detergents.