It's include all process in Uranium extraction

1. Extraction of Uranium (U)
Department of MME
Extraction of Non-Ferrous Metals

2. Details about of U
Atomic Number: 92
Atomic Weight: 238.03 amu
Density: 19.1 gm/cm3
Melting Point: 1405.3 K
Boiling Point: 4404 K
The element uranium (U) was discovered by a German chemist Klaproth in 1789.
Metallic uranium was first prepared by Peligot, who showed that the substance
discovered by Klaproth was the oxide of uranium. Uranium is the basic (primary)
nuclear fuel, since it contains the only naturally occurring fissionable material.

3. Common Minerals of Uranium
Name Chemical Formula
Pitchblend U3O8
Uraninite UO2, UO3
Carnotite K2O.2UO3.V2O5.xH2O
Automite CaO.2UO3.P2O5.xH2O
Uranophane CaO.2UO3.2SiO2.7H2O
Davidite [(Fe, Ce, U) (Ti, Fe, V, Cr)3 (O.OH)7]
Tyuyamunite CaO.2UO3.V2O5.xH2O
Brannerite (U, Ca, Fe, Y, Th)3 Ti15O16]
Schroeckingerite 3CaO.Na2O.UO3.3CO2.SO3.10H2O
Apart from its minerals, U is also
obtained as by-product from
other sources like monazite sand.

4. Extraction of Uranium Ingot

5. Uses or Applications of U
 Uranium is a very important element because it provides us with nuclear fuel used to generate electricity in
nuclear power stations. It is also the major material from which other synthetic transuranium elements are
made
 Naturally occurring uranium consists of 99% uranium-238 and 1% uranium-235. Uranium-235 is the only
naturally occurring fissionable fuel (a fuel that can sustain a chain reaction). Uranium fuel used in nuclear
reactors is enriched with uranium-235. The chain reaction is carefully controlled using neutron-absorbing
materials. The heat generated by the fuel is used to create steam to turn turbines and generate electrical power.
 In a breeder reactor uranium-238 captures neutrons and undergoes negative beta decay to become plutonium-
239. This synthetic, fissionable element can also sustain a chain reaction.
 Depleted uranium is uranium that has much less uranium-235 than natural uranium. It is considerably less
radioactive than natural uranium. It is a dense metal that can be used as ballast for ships and counterweights
for aircraft. It is also used in ammunition and armor.
 Uranium is also used by the military to power nuclear submarines and in nuclear weapons.