The discussion centers on the use of uranium bullets by American soldiers during the Iraq War, specifically addressing their properties, applications, and potential hazards. Participants explore the reasons for using depleted uranium, its density, and the implications of using such ammunition in combat scenarios.
Participants generally agree that typical foot-soldier bullets are not uranium tipped and that the most common ammunition for anti-tank purposes is different. However, there remains uncertainty regarding the specifics of uranium bullet usage and the associated risks, indicating multiple competing views on the topic.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions about the properties of uranium bullets, the definitions of radioactivity, and the scope of their use in military applications. The discussion does not resolve the complexities surrounding the health risks associated with uranium ammunition.
No, typical foot-soldier's bullets are not uranium tipped. The most common are the 30mm shells of the A-10 Warthog tank killer.AnthreX said:
The bullets are radioactive, but not very much. The chemical hazards/properties are worse than the radiological ones and those are only marginally worse than lead. There is a common knee-jerk reaction of people assuming them to be highly radioactive - as if all levels of radioactivity were the same.
russ_watters said:
