
What is Uranium? | IAEA
Aug 16, 2023 · Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element, which has the atomic number of 92 and corresponds to the chemical symbol U in the periodic table. It belongs to a …
Qu’est-ce que l’uranium ? | AIEA
Sep 15, 2023 · L’uranium est l’un des éléments les plus abondants dans la croûte terrestre — il est environ 500 fois plus répandu que l’or. Alors qu’il semble très rare, l’uranium est en réalité …
What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 15, 2022 · What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy. For instance, when hit by a …
Uranium Exploration Planning, Management and Practice
Nov 26, 2024 · The objective of this Technical Document is to provide clear guidance including best practices and recommendations for the planning, management and implementation of …
Sufficient Uranium Resources Exist, However Investments Needed …
Apr 8, 2025 · Sufficient uranium resources exist to support both the continued use of nuclear power and its significant growth through 2050 and beyond. However, timely investments in …
Uranium production for nuclear reactors | IAEA
Apr 14, 2025 · Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear reactors and must be managed properly, in a safe and sustainable manner. Recent annual production of natural uranium world-wide has …
World’s Uranium Resources Enough for the Foreseeable Future, …
Dec 23, 2020 · Sufficient uranium resources exist to support the long-term, sustainable use of nuclear energy for low-carbon electricity generation as well as for other uses such as industrial …
Depleted Uranium - International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines uranium as a Low Specific Activity material. In its natural state, it consists of three isotopes (U-234, U-235 and U-238). Other …
World Distribution of Uranium Deposits, Third Edition
This third edition of the World Distribution of Uranium Deposits presents new information, such as additional deposits, a broader range of deposit sizes, a revised deposit classification system …
Uranium Extraction Technology | IAEA
The purpose of this publication is to update and expand the first edition, which was published in 1983, and to report on later advances in uranium ore processing. It includes background …