Applications of uranium:
- nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors
- explosive for nuclear weapons
- material for armors and projectiles
- catalyst
- additive for glass and ceramics (to obtain beautiful green colors)
- toner in Photography
- mordant for textiles
- shielding material (depleted uranium)
- ballast
- and other minor applications
The most common isotope of uranium is uranium-238.
Two uses of uranium are very important:- nuclear fuel for nuclear reactors- explosive for nuclear weapons
The only name for uranium is uranium.
Reactors can use low enriched or natural uranium.Uranium dioxide or uranium carbide are the most common fuels today..
Uranium (as an element) has atoms, not molecules; uranium compounds are molecules.
Uranium is more common and useful.
The most common isotope of uranium is uranium-238 with 146 neutrons.
Some antique glassware and ceramics may contain small amounts of uranium to give them a green or yellow tint. However, the levels of uranium in these items are typically low and considered safe for everyday use.
Uranium and gold are very valuable metals.
uranyl nitrate, uranium dioxide, uranium octaoxide, uranium hexafluoride, uranyl acetate, uranium tetrachloride, uranium carbide, uranium nitride, uranium tetraiodide, uranium sulfide, ammonium diuranate, etc.
Uranium is an element, it does not 'use' any products.
Uranium-234 has any practical use.