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1. If it is used in nuclear weapons.

2. If it is ingested, because uranium is toxic.

3. If it is inhaled because alpha radiations from uranium, radium and radon destroy pulmonary alveoli.

4. In the case of an accident of criticality.

5. After a contact with irradiated uranium, because all the radiations emitted by the fission products are dangerous.

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