1. Uranium
By: Brian Traylor

2. Facts about Uranium Element symbol: U Atomic number: 93
Atomic mass:
It is a Solid.
It is a metal.
Families name:
It was discovered by William Herschel in 1781.

3. Physical, Chemical Properties of Uranium
It looks silver
It is a little softer than steel
Melting point at
Acids dissolve the metal
It is radioactive

4. Who discovered it
It was discovered by William Herschel in 1781.

5. Nuclear bombs
Uranium is used to power and make bombs.

6. Interesting facts
Almost all the uranium mined today is used to produce electricity.
Every one is exposed to a small portion of uranium.
Some uranium is used in smoke detectors but not the radio active uranium.