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[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 99 points 5 months ago (14 children)
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[–] Sphks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 4 months ago

Looks like someone tried:

Uranyl salts are toxic and can cause severe chronic kidney disease and acute tubular necrosis. Target organs include the kidneys, liver, lungs and brain. Uranyl ion accumulation in tissues including gonocytes produces congenital disorders, and in white blood cells causes immune system damage. Uranyl compounds are also neurotoxins. Uranyl ion contamination has been found on and around depleted uranium targets.

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