Binding form of ingested uranium in human urine


Binding form of ingested uranium in human urine

Bernhard, G.; Geipel, G.; Steudtner, R.

Abstract

The dominant reasons for the increase in uranium emitted to the environment arise from the use of uranium as a fuel for the generation of nuclear energy and as a basic material for nuclear weapons production, which also includes the use of depleted uranium metal in armor piercing ammunition.

Keywords: urine; ingested uranium

  • Beitrag zu Proceedings
    2nd International Nuclear Chemistry Congress, 13.-18.04.2008, Cancun, Mexico
  • Vortrag (Konferenzbeitrag)
    2nd International Nuclear Chemistry Congress, 13.-18.04.2008, Cancun, Mexico

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