Uranium Supply: Geological Abundance and Ore Concentrations
Summary
This article from the World Nuclear Association provides a comprehensive overview of uranium supply, covering its natural abundance in the Earth's crust (as common as tin or zinc), typical concentration levels in various ore grades (from very high-grade ore at 20% U to trace amounts in granite and sedimentary rock), and its presence in seawater. The content is factual and educational, detailing the geological distribution and economic concentrations of uranium.
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bskyUranium Supply: Geological Abundance and Ore Concentrationsworld-nuclear.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledUranium is a relatively common element in the crust of the Earth (very much more than in the mantle).
It is a metal approximately as common as tin or zinc, and it is a constituent of most rocks and even of the sea.
Economic concentrations of it are not uncommon.
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