Uranium Collection

Torbernite on Quartz, Wheal Basset, Illogan, Cornwall, England
An earthy, orange coated, quartz mass bearing fine towers and clusters of books of emerald to bottle green square plates of torbernite

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Sillamae, former Soviet-era secret uranium processing city, abandoned uranium plant

Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases (colour litho)
5211389 Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases)

Uraninite, uranium-rich mineral and ore

Uranium Steamship Company hotel, probably intended for crew rather than passengers, in a dock area, possibly in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from where the company operated. Date: circa 1910s

Illustration of neutron hitting Uranium-235 nucleus, nucleus becoming unstable and splitting, releasing energy and neutrons (nuclear fission)

Nuclear fuel pellets. These are used in nuclear power stations to provide the fuel for the controlled nuclear fission reactions that provide energy

Eugene-Melchior Peligot, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
KW2662535 EugAšne-Melchior Peligot, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ELECTRICITY EXPERIMENT. Glass tubes demonstrating the phenomenon of luminosity accompanying the discharge of electricity through rarefied gases (from left: alcohol vapor, uranium)

Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Electric discharges in rarefied gases. 2, 3, 4 and 6, Geissler tubes. 1 Fluorescence of Sulphuret of calcium. 4 Nitrogen Vacuum (Spirals of Uranium Glass), 7, Hydrogen

Carnotite in rock groundmass, close-up

Uranium gas centrifuge enrichment units C017 / 3756
Uranium gas centrifuge enrichment units. This stage in the production of fuel for nuclear power plants takes place at a gas centrifuge enrichment plant (GCEP)

Ranger uranium oxide mine, Australia C016 / 6643
Ranger uranium oxide mine, an open pit mine in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Torbernite C016 / 5656
Torbernite (hydrated copper uranyl phosphate). This is a uranium bearing mineral with tabular crystals. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Torbernite C016 / 5652
Torbernite (hydrated copper uranyl phosphate) is a uranium bearing mineral with tabular crystals. Specimen originates from the Grunnislake mine, Cornwall, UK

Thorium cycle, artwork
Thorium cycle. Computer artwork showing the nuclear fuel cycle that uses the naturally abundant 232 isotope of thorium (Th-232) as the fertile material to produce energy

Pyrochlore
Scanning electron microscope images of elemental maps showing thorium, uranium, tantalum and silicon in the mineral pyrochlore from Sokli, Finland

Metatorbernite
A specimen of the mineral metatorbernite which contains uranium, copper and phosphorus. It is also radioactive

Torbernite

Australia Jabiluka Uranium mine (mining lease in the heart of Kakadu). Kakadu National Park, Stone country
JPF-12419 Australia - Jabiluka Uranium mine (mining lease in the heart of Kakadu) Kakadu National Park, Stone country. Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Sillamae, former Soviet-era secret uranium processing city, Mere Pst, Avenue to the sea

Antimatter spaceship. Artwork of the antimatter spaceship concept developed for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts by Hbar Technologies, LLC

Nuclear fuel production, Russia
Nuclear fuel production at the Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrate Works, Russia. This is the starting stage, where material in the blue drums (from processed uranium ore)

Nuclear power station training model
A model of a nuclear reactor at the training center of the Kola nuclear power plant, Polyarnye Zori

Sandstone Butte, Monument Valley
Monument Valley is part of the Colorado Plateau is located on the northern border of Arizona with southern Utah. The floor is largely Cutler Red siltstone or its sand deposited by the meandering

Beloyarsk nuclear reactor construction
Fast breeder reactor. Construction work underway on the BN-800 reactor at the Beloyarsk nuclear power plant. The BN-800 is a fast-breeder class reactor that uses highly-enriched uranium as a fuel

Visualisation of quark structure of uranium
Quark structure of the uranium nucleus. Computer visualisation of the nucleus of a uranium atom. The most common isotope, uranium-238, consists of 92 protons and 146 neutrons

Enzyme from a sulphur-reducing bacterium. Molecular model of the enzyme aldehyde oxidoreductase from the Desulfovibrio gigas sulphur-reducing bacterium

Nuclear fission reaction, artwork
Nuclear fission reaction, computer artwork. At left is a neutron (blue) about to collide with an uranium-235 nucleus (grey). Upon collision the neutron combines with the nucleus to form uranium- 236

Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter
Leaving Kuala Lumpar by helicopter to see operations in the Malayan Jungle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Minister of Supply. En route to his visit to Australia

KLAPROTH (1743 - 1817)
MARTIN HEINRICH KLAPROTH German chemist. Discovered uranium in 1789. Spent his later years studying Asiatic languages

Uranium Prospecting taking place in the Moon Valley - The white patches are residue from the drilling process - Namib
KAT-729 Uranium Prospecting taking place in the Moon Valley The white patches are residue from the drilling process - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Jabiluka Uranium Mine Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia JPF51440
JPF-13914 Jabiluka Uranium Mine Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) Northern Territory, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ranger uranium mine Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia JPF28948
JPF-13203 Ranger uranium mine Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) Northern Territory, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Aerial of Ranger Uranium mine in Kakadu National Park from which a share of the profits go to aboriginal landowners in the Northern Territory of Australia, Pacific

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Uranium: From Torbernite on Quartz to Radium Treatment" Step into the captivating world of uranium, where its presence has left an indelible mark in various corners of our history. Journey with us to Wheal Basset, Illogan, Cornwall, England, where the mesmerizing sight of Torbernite on Quartz enchants all who behold it. This breathtaking combination showcases nature's artistic prowess and hints at the hidden potential within this remarkable element. Delve deeper into the annals of time and discover the intriguing Uranium Steamship Company hotel. Nestled amidst Estonia's Northeastern region in Sillamae, this former Soviet-era secret uranium processing city holds stories waiting to be unraveled. Its enigmatic past beckons curious minds to explore its clandestine corridors. As we venture further into scientific realms, witness Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases through a vivid color litho. This awe-inspiring phenomenon illustrates humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation. It serves as a testament to our insatiable curiosity about uranium's electrifying properties. Gaze upon "Splitting the Atom" by G. H Davis—an iconic illustration that forever changed our understanding of nuclear fission. The moment a neutron strikes a Uranium-235 nucleus is frozen in time—a catalyst for instability leading to energy release and more neutrons unleashed. This groundbreaking discovery paved the way for revolutionary advancements in nuclear science. Uraninite emerges as another protagonist within this narrative—a uranium-rich mineral igniting both fascination and intrigue among geologists worldwide. Its allure lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its potential contribution towards unlocking new frontiers in energy production. Eugene-Melchior Peligot takes center stage from Les Merveilles de la Science—an embodiment of dedication and passion that propelled him towards unraveling uranium's secrets.