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Which of the following minerals is also known as "Yellow Cake"?1. Plutonium2. Uranium3. Thorium4. Aluminum

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Uranium

The correct answer is Uranium.

  • An extract of a radioactive mineral Uranium is Urania.
  • Since the uranium concentrate powder obtained from the processing of uranium ores which resembled the shape and colour of a yellow cake when they are stored.
  • Hence, this mineral is known as the "yellowcake".

  • Uranium ores that carry significant amounts of basic minerals such as calcite or dolomite are strained by 0.5 to 1 molar sodium carbonate solutions.
  • The uranium finds its application in the Military Sector.
  • The Depleted uranium is used as a shielding material in containers which are used to store and carry radioactive substances.
  • The uranium is also used as fuel in nuclear power plants.


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