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Applications of uranium:
- nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors
1. Uranium is an alternative to fossil fuels, especially for countries without reserves of coal, petrol, methane.
2. Uranium don't contribute to global warming.
3. Uranium don't release carbon dioxide.
4. In the future uranium can be extracted from the sea water.
- explosive for nuclear weapons
- material for armors and projectiles
- catalyst
- additive for glass and ceramics (to obtain beautiful green or yellow colors)
- toner in Photography
- mordant for textiles
- additive for the preparation of biological samples for electron microscopy
- shielding material (depleted uranium)
- ballast (counter weights)
- and other minor applications
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What is uranium used for in biology?
Uranium is not used in biology.
Is uranium used in medicines?
Uranium is not used in medicines.
How was uranium used in warfare and medicine?
1. Uranium is used as an explosive in fission bombs. 2. Uranium is not used in medicine.
What element uses breeder reactor uranium or plutonium?
Uranium and plutonium are both actinides that are used in nuclear reactors.
How is uranium used as a fossil fuel?
Uranium is not a fossil fuel; uranium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
What is uranium used for in biology?
Uranium is not used in biology.
Is uranium used in medicines?
Uranium is not used in medicines.
How is uranium used in medicine?
Uranium is not used in medicine.
How was uranium used in warfare and medicine?
1. Uranium is used as an explosive in fission bombs. 2. Uranium is not used in medicine.
What are uranium ores used for?
To produce uranium
Is uranium used as liquid?
No. Uranium is generally used in solid form.
Is uranium used in the petroleum industry?
Uranium is not used in the petroleum industry.
What element uses breeder reactor uranium or plutonium?
Uranium and plutonium are both actinides that are used in nuclear reactors.
How can uranium be used for war?
- Enriched uranium is used as explosive in some nuclear weapons. Depleted uranium is used for: - armors - projectiles - ballast
How is uranium used as a fossil fuel?
Uranium is not a fossil fuel; uranium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
What alloys are most commonly used in Uranium?
uranium
Can uranium cure disease?
No, uranium is not used in medicine.
