Entity: URANIUM
Uranium is a heavy, radioactive metal that has been used as a source of concentrated energy for over 60 years. It is a dense, hard metallic element that is silvery white in color, ductile, malleable, and capable of taking a high polish.
URANIUM
Etymology
The name 'uranium' is derived from the planet Uranus.
Definition
Uranium is a silvery heavy radioactive polyvalent metallic element that is found in uraninite and exists naturally as a mixture of mostly nonfissionable isotopes. It is a chemical element that is naturally radioactive and used in the production of nuclear power.
Historical Context
Uranium has been used as a source of concentrated energy for over 60 years. It has played a significant role in the development of nuclear power and atomic bombs.
Cultural Significance
Uranium has been a subject of debate and controversy due to its use in nuclear weapons and power plants. It has also been featured in popular culture, often associated with themes of danger and destruction.
Related Concepts
- Nuclear power
- Atomic bomb
- Radioactivity
See Also
A chemical element that is naturally radioactive and used in the production of nuclear power.