Depleted Uranium Metal
A genuine depleted uranium metal shaving sample consisting of finely machined depleted uranium metal turnings displaying a distinctive dark metallic-grey appearance with numerous bright reflective surfaces throughout the material. The sample features tightly curled swarf produced during the machining process, creating an intricate texture that highlights the density and metallic character of depleted uranium.
The shavings exhibit a natural metallic lustre visible across many of the exposed surfaces, with individual curls and spirals reflecting light to reveal the unique appearance of uranium metal in its machined form. The combination of dense metallic material, characteristic machining swarf, and highly detailed texture makes this an unusual and visually striking display specimen for collectors interested in uranium materials, nuclear history, metallurgy, and scientific collections. Unlike naturally occurring uranium ores, this specimen represents refined depleted uranium metal and showcases the engineering and industrial side of uranium materials. The tightly packed metallic shavings demonstrate the distinctive properties of depleted uranium and provide an excellent example of uranium metal in a form rarely encountered outside specialist industrial applications.
The sample weighs approximately 10 grams (depleted uranium metal only, excluding the vial) and is supplied within a secure display vial, ready for display, storage, or collection.
Specifications
Equipment Used To Measure: RADEYE B20-ER
Activity Including (Alpha, Beta & Gamma): 375,000 cpm (measured without vial)
Material: Depleted Uranium Metal Shavings
Form: Machined Metal Swarf / Turnings
Weight: 10g (excluding vial)
Appearance: Dark Metallic Grey with Reflective Metallic Surfaces
Container: Secure Display Vial
Suitable For: Scientific Collections, Nuclear History Collections, Metallurgical Displays, Educational Reference Collections
