DiscoverMaterialism: A Materials Science PodcastEpisode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium
Episode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium

Episode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium

Update: 2024-08-22
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In this episode, we explore the story of Harley Wilhelm, an unsung hero of the Manhattan Project. Discover how the Ames Process revolutionized the production of pure uranium metal, turning a slow and inefficient task into an streamlined operation that played a critical role in ending World War Il. We'll explore the challenges faced, the science of uranium enrichment, and the surprising uses of depleted uranium. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the lesser-known but vital contributions to history's most ambitious project.


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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator), Andrew Falkowski (co-host, co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing).


Keywords: Uranium Enrichment AMES Process Manhattan Project Oppenheimer Depleted Uranium

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Episode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium

Episode 92: The Quest for Pure Uranium