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What is highly radioactive ore?
Minerals like uraninite and carnotite are highly radioactive ores of uranium.
How did iron extract from the ground?
Smelting: Mined out of the ground, raw ore is a mixture of materials called ore proper and loose earth called gangue (waste). The ore proper is separated by crushing the raw ore are simply washing away the lighter soil. Breaking down the ore from its impurities is more difficult.
Can you touch uranium with your bare hands and what are the effects?
Uranium is a very dense metal. The most common isotope, U238, has a very long half life. You can touch the ore, which is known as yellowcake. You could also hold the metal formed from that ore, pure uranium. Although it is radioactive, the half life is so long that only a few atoms of a large mass decay. The radiation emitted would be somewhat similar to normal background radiation. Depleted uranium (U238 which has had U235 and other isotopes removed) is used for some antitank shells because it is so heavy. It makes a great kinetic weapon.Uranium burns much like magnesium, so don't smoke around it!
What metals are in hermatite?
If you are referring to the mineral Hematite, this is iron's most important ore,with formula Fe2O3.
What is the slowing down of neutrons to increase their probability of absorption by the atoms in uranium 235 called?
Neutron moderation
What is it called when you isolate polonium and radium from uranium ore?
The process of isolating polonium and radium from uranium ore is called "uranium ore processing" or "uranium enrichment." This involves a series of chemical and physical separation techniques to extract the desired elements from the ore.
Is iron ore uranium ore?
No, iron ore and uranium ore are two different types of ores. Iron ore is a mineral that is a source of iron while uranium ore is a mineral that contains uranium, a radioactive element used for nuclear energy production.
What is the name of the ore you get Uranium?
The ore you get uranium from is called pitchblende or uraninite. Uranium is extracted from these ores through a process called milling, where the uranium is separated from the rock and concentrated into yellowcake, a uranium oxide concentrate.
How is uranium captured?
Uranium is captured through a process called uranium mining, which involves extracting uranium ore from the ground. This ore is then processed to separate the uranium from other minerals and impurities. The uranium is further refined and enriched to be used in various applications, such as nuclear power generation.
Is Pitchblende an ore of plutonium?
Yes, pitchblende is an important ore of uranium which also contains traces of other radioactive elements like radium and thorium. Plutonium can be produced artificially from uranium but is not naturally found in pitchblende.
Is uranium ore radioactive and what are the potential risks associated with its radioactivity?
Yes, uranium ore is radioactive. The potential risks associated with its radioactivity include exposure to harmful radiation, which can lead to increased risk of cancer, genetic mutations, and other health issues. Proper handling and disposal of uranium ore is important to minimize these risks.
What is the abundance of U-235 in most uranium ore?
The abundance of U-235 in most uranium ore is about 0.7.
How do you extract silver from uranium ore?
Silver is not extracted from uranium ores.
How many pounds of uranium are in one ton of uranium ore?
Your Mother
What kind of ore is urananite?
Uraninite, AKA pitchblende, is an ore of uranium.
What is uranium ore used for?
copper
What is a scientific word that starts with an y?
There is an element called Yttrium, atomic number 39. Refined uranium ore is called yellowcake.
