The idea of nuclear fission

the secrets of uranium | the idea of fission.

This reading is part of a series: Nuclear Waste Disposal

Uranium and its secret:

Nuclear fuel, when it is in ore form, is an unremarkable element naturally found in rock or mineral deposits. It is quite abundant; 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold [1]. It is found in huge quantities and sufficient concentration in seawate…