1. Uranium Emily Seelinger

2. Description of Uranium Nuclear energy is energy in the nucleus (core) of an atom. Atoms are tiny particles that make up every object in the universe. There is enormous energy in the bonds that hold atoms together. Uranium is non-renewable. If we run out we have no more. Uranium is a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element.

3. Where Uranium is found Uranium is common metal found in rocks all over the world Occurs in many isotopes (many different atoms of the same chemical substance).

4. How it is stored Uranium is stored at the nuclear power plant site in specially designed pools resembling large swimming pools or in specially designed dry storage containers.

5. Ways Uranium is turned into energy Once uranium is mined, the U-235 must be extracted and processed before it can be used as a fuel.

6. History of Uranuim Uranium was discovered in 1789 by German chemist Martin Klaproth while analyzing mineral samples from the Joachimsal silver mines in the present day Czech Republic. Apart from its value to chemists, the only significant use for uranium throughout the 1800’s was to color glass and ceramics. Uranium compounds were used to give vases and decorative glassware a yellow-green color. Uranium’s radioactive properties were not noticed until 1896. French scientist Henri Becquerel did not realize the full significance of his discovery, but one of his students, Marie Curie, correctly interpreted his results and chose the name radioactivity for the new phenomenon.

7. Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages: Nuclear power plants don’t produce or release Carbon Dioxide into the air. Huge amount of energy for small amounts of fuel. Disadvantages: Nuclear power produces radioactive waste, even though there is very little, it is very dangerous.

8. Uranium Uses Uranium can be used for… Nuclear fuel Nuclear weapon To color glass and silverware (non-scientific)

9. Who Uses Uranium and What For Uranium deposits have been discovered principally in the Western US, Australia, Canada, Africa, and South America. Uranium can be used for: Nuclear fuel Nuclear weapon To color glass and silverware (non-scientific)

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