What if we ate uranium

what is Uranium use for ?

Uranium “enriched” into U-235 concentrations can be used as fuel for nuclear power plants and the nuclear reactors that run naval ships and submarines. It also can be used in nuclear weapons.

Depleted uranium (uranium containing mostly U-238) can be used for radiation shielding or as projectiles in armor-piercing weapons.

Where does it comes from ?

U-235 and U-238 occur naturally in nearly all rock, soil, and water. U-238 is the most abundant form in the environment. U-235 can be concentrated in a process called “enrichment,” making it suitable for use in nuclear reactors or weapons.

What form is it in ?

Uranium is an extremely heavy metal. Enriched uranium can be in the form of small pellets that are packaged in the long tubes used in nuclear reactors.

What if we ate Uranium ?

Eating large doses of uranium would be very dangerous; if you consumed 25 milligrams of it, you'd immediately start to experience kidney damage, and anywhere past 50 milligrams could cause complete kidney failure and even death.

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