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Uranium is not used for the radiations emitted.

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How do minerals containing uranium darken photographic film?

Uranium minerals emit radiation that causes silver halide crystals in photographic film to undergo a process known as fogging. This fogging results in darkening of the film, affecting the quality of images produced.


What is a uranium ray used for?

Uranium's ray are without use. 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


What kind of rays does uranium 235 and plutonium 239 release?

Uranium-235 and plutonium-239 release alpha, beta, and gamma rays during the process of radioactive decay. Alpha particles are helium nuclei, beta particles are high-energy electrons or positrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation.


Why is uranium the second most used fuel in the us?

Uranium has some advantages compared with fossil fuels: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.


Radioactive rays are absorbed by which metals?

Lead is commonly used to absorb radioactive rays due to its high density and ability to effectively block radiation. Other metals such as tungsten and uranium can also absorb radioactive rays to varying degrees.