Depleted uranium munitions are bad news for enemy tanks, but are not nuclear weapons, and studies have shown that they pose low risks of radiation or chemical exposure.
  • @ActuallyASeal@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2•2 years ago

    Very informative article.

    DU also has nonmilitary applications. Its high density makes it useful for stopping radiation in medical, research and nuclear facilities.

    I find it funny a source of radiation, admittedly safe alpha radiation as long as it is outside of you, is used as radiation shielding.