Predominant naturally occurring isotope of uranium: choose the correct nuclide. Select the isotope that is most abundant in natural uranium.
Mechanical Engineering
IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AU-235
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BU-238
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CPu-233
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DPu-239
Answer
Correct Answer: U-238
Explanation
GivenNatural uranium composition by atom fraction is approximately 99.3% U-238 and 0.7% U-235 (U-234 trace).
Final AnswerU-238.