### Question
Can you define what low-enriched uranium means?


### Answer
**Low-enriched uranium** is defined as the following 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 22-INDIAN HOSPITALS AND HEALTH FACILITIES > Division B-United States Enrichment Corporation > SUBCHAPTER VIII-UNITED STATES ENRICHMENT CORPORATION PRIVATIZATION**

