Uses of Uranium and Plutonium

Uranium

Plutonium

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1 Uses

1.1 Uses & Benefits

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.

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.

1.1.1 Industrial Uses

Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry

1.1.2 Medical Uses

1.1.3 Other Uses

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

Alloys

1.2 Biological Properties

1.2.1 Toxicity

Toxic

1.2.2 Present in Human Body

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