Discovery
Discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth in 1789.
Common Uses
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Fuel for nuclear reactors and weapons
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Colorant in glass and ceramics
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Shielding material in radiation protection
Interesting Facts
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Uranium-235 is the only naturally occurring fissile isotope.
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Named after the planet Uranus.
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Emits a faint glow in the dark due to its radioactivity.
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