The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is a relatively common metal, found in rocks and seawater. Uranium ore is recovered by excavation or by insitu leaching techniques. Excavation may be underground or open pit mining. In this…

Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of gasifying coal in situ, that is, where it is lying under the surface, so that it can be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This fact sheet explores a number of elements of the UCG process including technology and…

This worksheet explains how isotopes can become unstable and investigates the number of protons and neutrons in example isotopes. Students then use the ANSTO Atom Builder online to construct isotopes and record if they are stable or unstable. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation is acknowledged for…

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is the source of nuclear energy accounting for 14% of electricity generation worldwide. In this fact sheet information is provided on the history, methods of mining and use of uranium.  …

Find out what minerals can be found in beach sands and why they are important to us. This is a PowerPoint presentation about sand minerals and the products derived from them. It deals with the origin and deposition of the mineral deposits, the properties of the minerals zircon,…

This worksheet defines radioactive isotopes and half-life and provides examples of radioactive decay applications. It outlines an engaging activity using everyday items to simulate radioactive decay to calculate half-life. Educational Value Statement Explains radioactive isotopes Defines half-life Outlines the processes and products of radioactive decay Demonstrates the uses…