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Depleted Uranium Ammunition Overview by Nebojsa Mandic is a document available to read on EtoBox.
- Depleted uranium (DU) is a byproduct of the uranium enrichment process used to produce nuclear weapons and fuel. It is toxic and radioactive. - Over 1.2 million tons of DU have been produced since the 1950s and continues to accumulate. It is stored in metal containers outdoors at some sites in the US. - DU is used in armor-piercing ammunition by militaries due to its high density. The US military first used DU munitions in the Gulf War, firing over 120,000 rounds. - Scientists are gravely concerned about
- Author
- Nebojsa Mandic
- Language
- EN