Fossil uranium is often separated into at least two categories, such as low-enriched uranium (LEU, with <20% U-235), and high-enriched uranium (HEU, with >20% U-235). Occasionally, LEU is further split into categories such as LEU+ (5-10% U-235) and high-assay LEU (10-20% U-235). However, plutonium never appears to be sub-divided into sub-categories, regardless of whether it is, for example, reactor-grade or weapons-grade plutonium. This panel will discuss the pros and cons of potentially dividing plutonium into sub-categories of importance (similar to uranium) and the potential to develop an ANS position statement support this position.

Panelists

  • Dr Charles Bathke (LANL)
  • Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Lab)
  • John K. Mattingly (NCSU)
  • Jeff King (Colorado School of Mines)

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