Uranium is found in the periodic table with the atomic number 92. It is located in the actinide series, which is a group of 15 chemical elements that includes uranium, thorium, and plutonium, among others. In the periodic table layout, you’ll find uranium in period 7 and it is positioned beneath the element protactinium (atomic number 91). Its symbol is ‘U’.
The actinides are notable for their radioactivity and are located in the f-block of the periodic table. This placement indicates that uranium has its outermost electrons in the 5f subshell, which contributes to its unique chemical properties, including its use as fuel in nuclear reactors and in atomic weapons.