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promethium
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Western countries
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Promethium is a rare earth element used in scientific research and industry in Western countries.
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Greek mythology enthusiasts
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Greek mythology enthusiasts are interested in the figure of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods, but there is no specific cultural association with the element promethium.
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chemical industry
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Promethium is utilized in nuclear batteries and portable x-ray sources for military and industrial purposes, posing a radioactive hazard and thus subjected to stringent regulation in the chemical industry.
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