That's a kind of tricky question. But I think can answer this question by generalizing to use of radioactive elements in the past for everyday uses. read more
We don't really use it like other elements (like Iron, magnesium, copper etc.) In our daily lives, But it is used as a fuel(in it's enriched form ) in nuclear power plants. read more
Naturally occurring uranium consists of 99% uranium-238 and 1% uranium-235. Uranium-235 is the only naturally occurring fissionable fuel (a fuel that can sustain a chain reaction). Uranium fuel used in nuclear reactors is enriched with uranium-235. read more
We use radiation for diagnosis (as in x-rays) and for therapy (as in cancer treatment), but the benefits must be carefully weighed against the costs. Once upon a time, radiation in different forms was new and wondrous and had a million uses -medications, cosmetics, industrial applications, and even entertainment. read more