Uranium is a dense, silvery-white metal that is both naturally occurring and radioactive, primarily used as a fuel in nuclear power plants due to its ability to sustain nuclear fission. Its most common isotopes are uranium-235 and uranium-238, with uranium-235 being the primary isotope for nuclear reactors and weapons. Here are some quick facts!
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