Chemical Industry Multiple Choice Questions on “Inorganic Chemical – Uranium”.
1. Which of the following have lowest percentage of uranium present in them?
a) Pitchblende
b) Monazite sands
c) Carnotite
d) Phosphate rock inclusions
Answer: d
Clarification: The percentage of uranium in pitchblende is 1 – >10%U, in Carnotite is 0.1-0.5%U, in monazite sands is 0.25%U, in phosphate rock inclusions is 0.01-0.03%U.
2. Which of the following is the primary reason for applying fluidized bed technique in uranium gaseous conversion processes?
a) Highly turbulent mixing
b) Good heat transfer
c) Internal heat exchange surfaces
d) Closed system
Answer: d
Clarification: The primary reason for applying fluidized bed technique in uranium gaseous conversion processes is, it being a closed system as uranium releases alpha radiation harmful to human body.