Metals fact sheet - uranium
Journal Article
·
· Elements
OSTI ID:426182
About 147 million pounds of this radioactive element are consumed annually by the worldwide nuclear power and weapons industries, as well as in the manufacture of ceramics and metal products. The heaviest naturally occurring element, uranium is typically found in intrusive granites, igneous and metamorphic veins, tabular sedimentary deposits, and unconformity-related structures. This article discusses the geology, exploitation, market, and applications of uranium and uranium ores.
- OSTI ID:
- 426182
- Journal Information:
- Elements, Journal Name: Elements Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 5; ISSN 1074-8709; ISSN ELMEET
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
METAMORPHISM OF URANIUM ORES
Uranium deposits in metamorphic environments
Uranium deposits in granitic rocks
Journal Article
·
Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1957
· Soviet J. Atomic Energy (English Translation)
·
OSTI ID:4260001
Uranium deposits in metamorphic environments
Book
·
Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1978
·
OSTI ID:6811489
Uranium deposits in granitic rocks
Technical Report
·
Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1976
·
OSTI ID:7315822