Because uranium-235 isn't found naturally in large quantities, engineers increase its concentration in nuclear fuel so that a chain reaction is more likely to occur. what is the name of this process?

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Keenan Leonard

15 August, 16:20

Because uranium-235 isn't found naturally in large quantities, engineers increase its concentration in nuclear fuel so that a chain reaction is more likely to occur. what is the name of this process?

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Silky · Answer 1

Nuclear Fusion.

Having low atomic nuclei is the reason why uranium-235 is not commonly found in large nuclear reactions.

So, scientist increases its concentration by fusing the lower atomic nuclei with high atomic nuclei in order to produce a heavier nucleus which will increase the release of energy.