enriched uranium

views updated May 18 2018

enriched uranium Uranium that contains up to 3 per cent 235U. It is produced industrially for use in some nuclear reactors. Natural uranium contains as little as 0.7 per cent 235U.

enriched uranium

views updated May 08 2018

enriched uranium Uranium containing up to 3% 235U. It is produced industrially for use in some nuclear reactors. Natural uranium contains as little as 0.7% 235U.