How ISR Technology Is Transforming the Nuclear Energy Industry

How ISR Technology Is Transforming the Nuclear Energy Industry

The nuclear energy industry has been revolutionized by developing In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology for uranium extraction. This technology has enabled acquiring uranium to become more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. In this blog, we will explore the impact of ISR technology on the nuclear energy industry. What Is ISR Technology? ISR technology is a process…

A Simple Introduction To Uranium and How It Works

A Simple Introduction To Uranium and How It Works

Mining involves plenty of minerals and processes. Some of the more common metals involved are iron and lead. However, there are certain metals that have to be extracted and collected with a bit more care. Such metals include gold and platinum. Uranium also falls in that mix of elements that require safety when discovered and…

The Resurrection of Uranium Mining in the United States

The Resurrection of Uranium Mining in the United States

America has been turning to other countries for uranium supply in the past decades. The technology needed to establish a low-carbon economy in many cases involve metals that are in short supply domestically and controlled by antagonistic nations such as China and Russia. A similar situation is currently unfolding with uranium, a radioactive metal essential…

What to Know about Uranium Mining Occupational Health and Safety

What to Know about Uranium Mining Occupational Health and Safety

Uranium is an element that has many applications nowadays, but it’s no secret that it’s radioactive and can bring adverse effects on one’s health. This article will discuss the essentials of uranium mining occupational health and safety. The ore is mined deep underground and brought to the surface, where it is crushed to fine sand….

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Front End Phase Explained

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Front End Phase Explained

According to the Energy Department, nuclear power can be a better alternative to fossil fuels. On top of its benefits, it generates minimal waste. Some might doubt the accuracy of this assertion because we have seen the destruction that happened in Fukushima. However, you must consider that this unfortunate incident was contained. The nuclear fuel…

A Useful Element: Uranium and Its Various Applications

A Useful Element: Uranium and Its Various Applications

Uranium is one of the most useful elements in this world. It is silvery-white metallic in nature and has the ability to produce thermal as well as nuclear power. It is one of the heaviest elements and is found in huge quantities in the earth’s crust. Usually, it is extracted through a very complex process…

Valuable Things to Know about Uranium and Mining It

Valuable Things to Know about Uranium and Mining It

What is uranium? Since its identification by chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth in the 18th century, uranium has been used for many different things. It is a radioactive metal found in the Earth’s crust and is a vital ingredient in producing nuclear energy. Since the 1950s, uranium has been used to operate nuclear reactors. Uranium is…

How to and What Happens When You Mine American Uranium

How to and What Happens When You Mine American Uranium

Uranium is a naturally-occurring radioactive element mined and used for its chemical properties for hundreds of years. It is now used mainly as fuel for nuclear power plants, making electricity by turning uranium into a radioactive isotope in a reactor.  Digging Deeper into the Extraction Types American uranium can be extracted in two ways: mining…

Nuclear Fuel Facts: All about Uranium and Its Various Uses

Nuclear Fuel Facts: All about Uranium and Its Various Uses

Uranium is heavy, dense, and metallic. It can be made into fuel for a nuclear reactor and is a critical component in the fabrication of nuclear weapons. That said, it can’t be denied that it is a vital material that has many wonderful uses. Below you can find more interesting facts about it. Uranium can…