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To: BenLurkin

Here’s an article that somewhat explains it.

https://news.sky.com/story/what-is-depleted-uranium-radiation-risks-explained-after-putins-warning-to-uk-over-tank-shells-for-ukraine-12840001#:~:text=Depleted%20uranium%20is%20considerably%20less,soil%20on%20battlefields%2C%20for%20example.


4 posted on 03/22/2023 10:06:14 AM PDT by srmanuel
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To: srmanuel

The article explains that depleted uranium is not particularly dangerous as a radioactive source. It is dangerous for its chemical properties, similar to lead.


5 posted on 03/22/2023 10:15:12 AM PDT by Chad_the_Impaler
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To: srmanuel

It basically has similar toxicity to lead. But the worldwide public at large sees the word ‘uranium’ and freaks out.


37 posted on 03/22/2023 12:04:49 PM PDT by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum )
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