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Physical Science Uranium >>  >> []
 * Ray Marsh
 * Symbol **U**
 * Uranium’s atomic number is 92.
 * A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons.
 * Melting point: 1405.3 [or 1132.2 °C (2070 °F)] K
 * Boiling point: 4200 [or ca.3900 °C (7101 °F)] K
 * Density: 19050 kg m-3
 * Atomic Mass 238.02891 (3)
 * **Uranium ** was discovered by Martin Klaproth in 1789 in Germany.
 * 6 Valence electrons
 * Chemical Reactions: Can be used for bombs.
 * Can be Mined and found in the sea. Cost $59 for a pound.
 * It can be used for industrial and commercial uses because the military uses it for bombs and people can make uranium out of glass for commercial uses.
 * Unusual Facts:
 * As Uranium decays it lets off radioactive waves
 * The energy produced in a nuclear power plant from one pound of uranium equals 1650 tons of coal.
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