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Because uranium has a high density - 19,05 g/cm3.

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Uranium is not used as ballast on commercial aircraft. Tungsten or depleted uranium are sometimes used as counterweights in aircraft to help maintain balance, but they are carefully regulated due to their potential health and safety risks.

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