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The radioactivity of natural uranium is not so important. The external irradiation is very low.
But the internal irradiation is dangerous: alpha radiations from inhaled uranium, radium and radon (Ra and Rn released by decay from U) can destroy pulmonary alveoli and cause lung cancers.
Also the ingestion is dangerous because soluble salts of uranium are toxic.
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∙ 14y agoUranium mining is very dangerous. Uranium emits radon gas, which increases cancer risk with long term exposure.
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What is a method for uranium mining?
Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.
Why are diamond mines dangerous?
Id guess cave in, collapsing tunnels is all i can think of.
Does uranium mining result in globalwarming?
Uranium mining and nuclear energy are not contributors to global warming.
How does uranium mining give off carbon emissions?
Uranium mining don't release carbon dioxide.
What concerns exist about the mining and the processing of natural sources of uranium?
Disadvantages of uranium: 1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment. 2. Uranium is a toxic and a radioactive chemical element. 3. Uranium release radium and radon. 4. Radioactive wastes are dangerous and need to be isolated.
What is a method for uranium mining?
Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.
Does uranium cause an air pollution?
Yes, uranium mining and uranium industry can cause air pollution with uranium aerosols; also the decay chain products radium and radon (gas) are dangerous. Severe precautions were taken when working with uranium.
Why are diamond mines dangerous?
Id guess cave in, collapsing tunnels is all i can think of.
Does uranium mining result in globalwarming?
Uranium mining and nuclear energy are not contributors to global warming.
How do you harvest URANIUM?
Uranium is a product of mining industry.
How does uranium mining give off carbon emissions?
Uranium mining don't release carbon dioxide.
Is uranium found in raw diamonds?
Uranium mining and diamond mining are two distinct and separate endeavors that do not occur together. There is no uranium in raw diamonds.
What concerns exist about the mining and the processing of natural sources of uranium?
Disadvantages of uranium: 1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment. 2. Uranium is a toxic and a radioactive chemical element. 3. Uranium release radium and radon. 4. Radioactive wastes are dangerous and need to be isolated.
Is uranium mining still going on in Colorado?
Now, no mining.
How is uranium recovered or produced?
Uranium is recovered by mining and chemical processing.
How is uranium captured?
Uranium is a product mining, similar to other metals.
Why was the ban put on uranium mining in Virginia?
uranium is highly radioactive
