Uses of Plutonium and Uranium

Plutonium

Uranium

Add ⊕

1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

Plutonium was used in atomic bombs and still it is being used in various weapons and Ammunition industry.
It is also used in nuclear power plant as source of energy for space missions.

The main use of this metal include nuclear fuel which is used to generate electricity yin nuclear power stations.
Synthetic elements like transuranium are made from Uranium metal.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

Alloys

Alloys, Jewellery, Nuclear Reactor's Fuel, Sculptures, Statues

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

✔ ✘