Publisher's Synopsis
Uranium is a very important element because it provides us nuclear fuel used to generate electricity in nuclear power stations. It is major material from which other synthetic transuranium elements are made. Uranium was first discovered by Martin Klaproth in 1789. Uranium has been used in nuclear weapons, On August 6, 1945 the U.S. Bomber Enola Gay flew over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Seconds later a metallic projectile fell towards its target. Millions of people are being exposed to harmful levels of radioactive radiation. In a blinding flash the world felt the power of a new age, the nuclear age. It also used in the making of special chemicals and electronic parts. small amounts of uranium are used to produce radioactive isotopes that are used in the medical, industrial, and research fields. This book provides an basic guide to researchers, it offers: A key point study of the valuable metal and its impact on current Society. Simply explained, Uranium is an important book bringing together diverse viewpoints from Scientist, state agencies and regulators, for all who wish to save Earth with quality Life.
