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Depleted uranium
Uranium having a percentage of uranium-235 smaller than the 0.7 percent found in natural uranium. It is obtained from spent (used) fuel elements or as byproduct tails, or residues, from uranium isotope separation.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Binding energy , Design-basis accident , Restricted area , Radiation warning symbol , Kilovolt |
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