### Question
What is the definition of low-enriched uranium?


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

> uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope, including that which is derived from highly enriched uranium

#### 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**

