Enriched Uranium: What is it?

Enriched uranium has a higher concentration of U235, useful for nuclear reactors and weapons. Enrichment levels vary for different uses, with highly enriched uranium (HEU) containing 80% U235 and being highly regulated to prevent misuse. Enriched uranium has had the concentration of a particular isotope, uranium 235 or U235, increased from natural levels. Uranium has […]

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