The Chemistry and Toxicology of Depleted Uranium
Natural uranium is comprised of three radioactive isotopes: 238U, 235U, and 234U. Depleted uranium (DU) is a byproduct of the processes for the enrichment of the naturally occurring 235U isotope. The world wide stock pile contains some 1½ million tons of depleted uranium. Some of it has been used to...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Toxics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/2/1/50 |