Published April 1996
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Journal article
Metals fact sheet - uranium
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Description
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
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Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Elements (Denver)
- Journal Volume
- 5
- Journal Issue
- 2
- Journal Page Range
- p. 5-7.
- ISSN
- 1074-8709
- CODEN
- ELMEET
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 28027741
- Subject category
- S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
- Descriptors DEI
- MARKET; MINERAL RESOURCES; PRICES; PRODUCTION; SUPPLY AND DEMAND; URANIUM; URANIUM MINERALS
- Descriptors DEC
- ACTINIDES; ELEMENTS; MATERIALS; METALS; MINERALS; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; RADIOACTIVE MINERALS; RESOURCES