URANIUM

Did you know that every human has about .0001 mg of Uranium inside their body?

Uranium is naturally radioactive. Its nucleus is unstable, so the element is in a constant state of

decay. Uranium was the element that made the discovery of radioactivity possible. Uranium is a

significant element that is has had a dramatic effect on the environment and history.

Facts about Uranium

Uranium is a metal/substance used for nuclear weaponry. Uranium was used for the Little

Boy and Fat Man nuclear bombs used in WWII. Uranium has an Atomic number of 92, and has

an atomic mass of 238. The melting point for uranium is 1132C, the boiling point is 3818.

Health effects of Uranium

Small amounts of Uranium is fine to have. Large amounts of uranium is bad for you, and

you will have higher chance of getting cancer. Uranium can also negatively affect your breathing

as well as your skin, if in physical contact. Uranium mainly targets the Kidneys, and has been

seen in humans/animals that inhale large amounts.

Effects on the Environment

Water has small natural amounts of Uranium. Uranium in air exists as dust. Low amounts

of Uranium is safe to drink. Plants absorb Uranium through their roots and store it there.

Uranium can be found in the environment in elemental form.

Uranium is a significant element that is has had a dramatic effect on the environment and

history. Uranium is a metal/substance used for the little boy and fat man nuclear bombs. Uranium
is fine to have in small amounts, Uranium in large amounts is bad. Water has small natural

amounts of Uranium.

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