What is uranium?
uranium is a metal chemical element that is classified between actinides on the periodic table of elements. It is perhaps the most famous as a source of fuel for nuclear weapons and power plants, but also has a number of uses. Uranus deposits were found in several regions of the world and the element is quite abundant, which maintains relatively low prices under normal conditions. Because this element is toxic and radioactive and because it has potentially very dangerous use, access to the world's uranium supply is firmly limited. Because uranium is so reactive, when exposed to air, they quickly form a strong gray to black mail. There are 14 known uranium isotopes and the element also occurs in a number of chemical compounds, some of which have industrial uses. You will find a uranv periodic table of elements searching the symbol "U" or atomic number 92.
People actually knew about uranium for a very long time. Already in the first century CE was uranium oxide Pused in glass and ceramic colorful. The element itself was isolated in 1789 Martin Klaproth, who named him for the Uranus planet, which was only recently discovered. It took another 100 years to realize that Uranus was radioactive, and several more decades have passed than people have recognized radioactivity as a health risk.
The reactivity of this element is ideally suitable for making fuel for nuclear power plants, reactors that supply submarines, and of course nuclear weapons. The metal was also used in a glass of uranium before people realized that this use is dangerous, and is used in nuclear medicine, research and dating archaeological findings. Several military also use the form of uranium in penetration of high density wheels; This application was subject to controversy, as such wheels may potentially pose a health risk unless properly destroyed.
Because uranium is toxic, it is necessary to process it very carefully. Can cause serious pObroxation and uranium dust can irritate mucus, such as those found in the lungs. Metal radioactivity is also a health risk, as well as uranium dust explosion. Most people who work around uranium are trained to use basic security measures to keep their work safe.