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Uranium is a silvery-white metallic chemical element in the periodic table, with atomic number 92. It is assigned the chemical symbol U
What is it used 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.
Everyone comes in contact with low levels of uranium because it's in the environment. But coming in contact with higher levels of uranium can be harmful to your health. The documents below provide information about uranium, how you can avoid contact with it and how it can affect your health.
Because Uranium gives off very dangerous radiation, it has the potential for causing reproductive damage in humans. * Uranium can damage the kidneys, the liver, and the blood cells (anemia). * Repeated exposure can cause permanent scarring of the lungs (pneumoconiosis)