### Question
How is the "low-enriched uranium" defined?


### Answer
The term **low-enriched uranium** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2297h* as follows -

> a uranium product in any form, including uranium hexafluoride (UF6) and uranium oxide (UO2), in which the uranium contains less than 20 percent uranium-235, including natural uranium, without regard to whether the uranium is incorporated into fuel rods or complete fuel assemblies

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2297h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division B-United States Enrichment Corporation > SUBCHAPTER VIII-UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION PRIVATIZATION**

