Genetic Diseases of the Teeth. Genetic diseases are caused by gene mutations that are inherited from one or both parents. Certain genetic diseases can cause abnormalities in the teeth, affecting the rate of development of primary (baby) and secondary (adult) teeth or their physical characteristics. Often, these genetic diseases affect the normal growth and health of other parts of the body, as well.
Osmium has only a few uses. It is used to produce very hard alloys for fountain pen tips, instrument pivots, needles and electrical contacts. It is also used in the chemical industry as a catalyst. Biological role.smium has only a few uses. It is used to produce very hard alloys for fountain pen tips, instrument pivots, needles and electrical contacts. It is also used in the chemical industry as a catalyst. Biological role.
Includes equivalent metal content of cadmium sponge used directly inproduction of compounds.3/ Includes metal consumed at producer plants.4/ Price for 1- to 5-short-ton lots of metal having a minimum purity of 99.95% (Platt's Metals Week).TABLE 2U.S.ntil the late 1980s, cadmium was used mainly inpigments and alloys. After the Ni-Cd battery was developed,the battery market expanded by 20% per year, and the price ofcadmium increased to $9.10 per pound by March 1988.