Uranium


 * Element name:** Uranium


 * Element symbol:** U


 * Atomic mass:** 238[[image:Uranium_Dylan.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic number:** 92


 * Protons:** 92


 * Electrons:** 92


 * Discovery:** The discovery of uranium was made by Martin Klaproth in 1789.


 * How was it named:** Uranus


 * State of matter:** Gas


 * Melting point:** 1132°C


 * Boiling point:** 4131°C

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 * Characteristics:**
 * Silvery White (Metallic)
 * Heavy
 * High in density
 * Weakly radioactive
 * Uses of element:** Nuclear power and fuels
 * Interesting facts:**
 * Used as shielding material
 * During World War II and the entire Cold War uranium was used as an explosive material to make nuclear weapons such as fission bombs