Apr 14, 2025 · Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear reactors and must be managed properly, in a safe and sustainable manner. Recent annual production of natural uranium world-wide has …

Aug 16, 2023 · Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, which has the atomic number of 92 and corresponds to the chemical symbol U in the periodic table. It belongs to a …

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines uranium as a Low Specific Activity material. In its natural state, it consists of three isotopes (U-234, U-235 and U-238). Other …

Information is given on sources of depleted uranium exposure, the likely routes of acute and chronic intake, the potential health risks from both the radiological and chemical toxicity …

A. Introduction Uranium, the heaviest naturally occurring element in the periodic table, is an energy resource and basic raw material for nuclear fuel. The amount of free energy contained …

Uranium: From Exploration to Remediation worldwide has increased in the use of small modular reactors (SMRs), thanks to their ability to generate flexible power for a wider range of uses …

Until the early 1950s uranium ore came almost entirely from underground mines. In succeeding years the tonnage produced from open-pit mines has steadily increased and more ore is now …

Nov 11, 2025 · What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy. For instance, when hit by a …

This publication is a comprehensive contemporary ‘one stop’ summary and reference volume for world uranium geology and resources allowing insight into potential future uranium discoveries …

This, however, could change if there was a higher demand for thorium and its application in nuclear power.” Equally expensive are the research, development and testing of thorium …