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A metallic element that is naturally occurring with three main radioactive isotopes (ie, U-234, U-235, and U-238). Uranium is carcinogenic and can also cause damage to the kidney. Total uranium is regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Usable Storage Capacity
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| uranium |
One of the heavy metallic elements that are radioactive.
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| uranium |
The heaviest element found in nature. Approximately 997 out of every 1000 uranium atoms are uranium-238. The remaining 3 atoms are the fissile uranium-235. The uranium-235 atom splits, or fissions, into lighter elements when its nucleus is struck by a neutron. One of four primary radionuclides in FUSRAP wastes, including radium-226, radon-222 and thorium-230.
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| uranium |
The heaviest naturally occurring element, with an atomic number of 92.
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| uranium |
A chemical element, U, that has an atomic number 92. It reactive with nearly all nonmetals and is used as fuel for nuclear reactors.
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