### Question
How does United States Enrichment Corporation define uranium enrichment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2297h*, **uranium enrichment** is defined as:

> the separation of uranium of a given isotopic content into 2 components, 1 having a higher percentage of a fissile isotope and 1 having a lower percentage

#### 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**

