One of the piquÃ© fabrics, made in cotton or cotton blends and with a small, distinct raised pattern on its face. Birdseye piquÃ©âs pattern is a tiny diamond shape, reminiscent of a birdâs eye. A similar but somewhat larger oval pattern is called bullseye piquÃ©. Also written birdâs-eye piquÃ©, birdâs eye piquÃ©.
Chromium Estimated Population At Risk At Identified Sites: 7.3 Million People. Estimated Global Impact: 13 to 17 Million People. Introduction. Chromium is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is commonly used in industrial processes and can cause severe health effects in humans. Although it can be released through natural forces, the majority of the environmental releases of chromium are from industrial sources.
Thorium is also used to coat tungsten filaments used in electronic devices, such at television sets. When bombarded with neutrons, thorium-232 becomes thorium-233, which eventually decays into uranium-233 through a series of beta decays. Uranium-233 is a fissionable material and can be used as a nuclear fuel. Thorium oxide (ThO2), one of thorium's compounds, has many uses. It is primarily used in a type of lantern mantel known as a Welsbach mantle.