➤ It interacts with enzymes that stimulate the metabolism of metallic elements such as Ca and Zn. Thallium is characterized by its ability to change the activity of these enzymes and the course of metal metabolism in living organisms.

➤ It causes dysfunction of vital systems, such as the nervous, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems, and affects the kidneys and liver.

➤ It is characterized by accumulation in the renal structures, liver, heart muscle, lung sacs, brain and spinal cord.

➤ Causes the development of alopecia.

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➤ Plaster - for skin diseases, for hair removal.

➤ It has been used in the cardiology field to study the circulatory system.

➤ Tl-containing organic compounds can be used to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy in the treatment of carcinomas.

➤ Provides UV radiation in an erythematous dose, which causes redness of the epidermis, and has practical applications in physiotherapy.

➤ Converts UV rays into erythema rays (redness of the skin) - used in physiotherapy. TI compounds - for hair removal in case of ringworm. TI salts - temporary baldness.

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➤ Classified as a nerve protoplasmic poison.

➤ Accumulates in structures such as the liver, heart muscle, lung sacs, and elements of the central nervous system, causing fainting and paralysis.

➤ Antidote: sulfur compounds: thiamine sulfate (vitamin B1), soda salts, sodium thiosulfate.

➤ TI⁺ and TI⁺³ react with each other to form the complex compound TI⁺ [TI⁺³ Cl₂ Br₂ ].

➤ TI oxysulphide transmits infrared rays: infrared alarm for detecting alpha and beta radiation.

➤ ²⁰⁴TI - beta emitter.

➤ TI accumulates in tobacco, spinach, grapes, beetroot