
What is Uranium? | IAEA
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 …
Qu’est-ce que l’uranium ? | AIEA
Sep 15, 2023 · L’uranium est l’un des éléments les plus abondants dans la croûte terrestre — il est environ 500 fois plus répandu que l’or. Alors qu’il semble très rare, l’uranium est en réalité …
What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 15, 2022 · 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 …
Sufficient Uranium Resources Exist, However Investments Needed …
Apr 8, 2025 · Sufficient uranium resources exist to support both the continued use of nuclear power and its significant growth through 2050 and beyond. However, timely investments in …
Uranium production for nuclear reactors | IAEA
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 …
Production d’uranium pour les réacteurs nucléaires | AIEA
Dec 6, 2024 · L’uranium est le principal combustible utilisé dans les réacteurs nucléaires. Il doit être géré correctement, de façon sûre et durable. Ces derniers temps, la production annuelle …
World’s Uranium Resources Enough for the Foreseeable Future, …
Dec 23, 2020 · Sufficient uranium resources exist to support the long-term, sustainable use of nuclear energy for low-carbon electricity generation as well as for other uses such as industrial …
Depleted Uranium - International Atomic Energy Agency
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 …
World Distribution of Uranium Deposits, Third Edition
This third edition of the World Distribution of Uranium Deposits presents new information, such as additional deposits, a broader range of deposit sizes, a revised deposit classification system …