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Depleted uranium (DU) is uranium that has a reduced proportion of the isotope Uranium-235. It is mostly made up of Uranium-238. The names Q-metal, depletalloy, and D-38, once applied to depleted uranium, have fallen into disuse.
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Depleted uranium is a byproduct of the enriching of natural uranium for use in nuclear reactors. When most of the fissile radioactive isotopes of uranium are removed from natural uranium, the residue is called depleted uranium. A less common source of the material is reprocessed spent reactor fuel. The origin can be distinguished by the content of uranium-236,* produced by neutron capture from uranium-235 in nuclear reactors.
As a toxic and radioactive waste product that requires long term storage as low level nuclear waste, depleted uranium is costly to keep but relatively inexpensive to obtain. Generally the only real costs are those associated with conversion of UF6 to metal. Its extremely high density, only slightly less than that of tungsten and its low cost make it attractive for a variety of uses. However, the material is prone to corrosion and small particles are pyrophoric. *
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it is very awkward watching republican candidates steer clear of depleted uranium sarah pee ( ex gov. who only served less than 1/2 term)
solis_star_lit (Kavika LoveAll) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:43:12 -0000
it is very awkward watching republican candidates steer clear of depleted uranium sarah pee ( ex gov. who only served less than 1/2 term)
the quitter on twitter (now on facebook) sarah pee will not take the hint in that politically, like depleted uranium, no one wants her assoc
solis_star_lit (Kavika LoveAll) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:35:42 -0000
the quitter on twitter (now on facebook) sarah pee will not take the hint in that politically, like depleted uranium, no one wants her assoc
West Hawaii Today - from archives > Local > Depleted uranium... http://tinyurl.com/ybpf8eq
0doreejuwx (Doreen Charles) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:40:58 -0000
West Hawaii Today - from archives > Local > Depleted uranium... http://tinyurl.com/ybpf8eq
@AndrewTindall but andrew dearest, depleted uranium is a war crime. at least according to anti-flag.
caryslouise (caryslouise) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:46:12 -0000
@AndrewTindall but andrew dearest, depleted uranium is a war crime. at least according to anti-flag.
twitter, i need your help. Does anyone have access to depleted uranium, or know any Libyans from which I could get plutonium?
AndrewTindall (Andrew Tindall) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:37:00 -0000
twitter, i need your help. Does anyone have access to depleted uranium, or know any Libyans from which I could get plutonium?
@ELSock Actually Lybian uranium stocks are all but depleted but thats just another thing you don't know. http://thedontknowitalls.com/
RogerBunklefunk (Roger Bunklefunk) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:49:52 -0000
@ELSock Actually Lybian uranium stocks are all but depleted but thats just another thing you don't know. http://thedontknowitalls.com/
America's big dirty secret - Robert James Parsons article discusses the US use of depleted uranium weaponry over the last decade against bunkers in Iraq, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. (French publication Le Monde Diplomatique.)
Campaign Against Depleted Uranium - CADU focuses on trying to achieve a global ban on the manufacture, testing, and use of depleted uranium weapons.
Depleted Uranium - Guardian Unlimited UK special report with information, issues, comments and analysis.
Depleted Uranium - Short description and resources from the Federation of American Scientists.
Depleted Uranium - Desert Storm veteran with fifteen years of service gives address on depleted uranium.
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Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet - Uranium and depleted uranium information from the world Health Organization (WHO).
Depleted Uranium Fears - Special report from the BBC on concerns about the use of depleted uranium ammunition, with link to BBC news stories on the subject.
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Depleted Uranium Information - From the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses Department of Defense. Includes the Depleted Uranium in the Gulf Environmental Exposure Report Version II updated December 13, 2000.
Depleted Uranium Metal Of Dishonor - How the Pentagon radiates soldiers and civilians with DU weapons. International Action Center published book of essays and lectures on depleted uranium.
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Depleted Uranium Munitions - Lecture by Malcolm Hooper on weapons of indiscriminate and mutually assured destruction (PDF).
Depleted Uranium Watch - Analysis of related literature, original articles and press reviews on Depleted Uranium. A section of Stop Nato in the UK.
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From Radioactive Mines To Radioactive Weapons - A tragic videotape about the consequences of depleted uranium.
Gulf War Illness - Understanding of health effects from depleted uranium evolving but safety training needed. US GAO report to Congress, March 2000. (pdf file)
Gulf War Veterans and Depleted Uranium - By Dr. Rosalie Bertell. Health effects including medical testing for contamination.
International Appeal to Ban Depleted Uranium - By former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark.
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Issues on the Use and Effects of Depleted Uranium Weapons - Coverage of issue from perspective of Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology.
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Military Hazards of Depleted Uranium - General Sir Hugh Beach's paper on depleted uranium.
NATO Information - Depleted Uranium - Briefings, presentations and locational data from NATO on the use of depleted uranium ammunition in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Remains of Toxic Bullets Litter Iraq - A Christian Science Monitor reporter finds heavy levels of radiation from DU munitions.
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Tier I: Depleted Uranium (DU) General Awareness Training - U.S. Army training video. Quicktime and real play version for download.
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Trail of a Bullet - Christian Science Monitor mini-site featuring all their DU articles and links to several other resources.
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Traprock Peace Center - Contains photos, articles, campaigns, and interviews on depleted uranium, its impact, and cover-ups of its toxicity.
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Uranium Medical Research Centre - Overview of medical research project that tests urine and tissue samples from people exposed to DU.
Vieques Libre - Information on the use of depleted uranium by the US navy on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
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World Health Organization - Depleted Uranium - Information and publications on depleted uranium and its effects on health.
World Information Service on Energy (WISE) Uranium Project - Health and environmental impacts of depleted uranium. News, maps and resources on depleted uranium.
Yggdrasil Institute: Uranium Enrichment Project - A project of Earth Island Institute which monitors the US uranium enrichment establishment. Publishes the monthly Uranium Enrichment Newsletter. Yggdrasil is also updating Nuclear France, a guide to the French nuclear industry.
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