Phasing Out Use of Radioactive Highly Enriched Uranium in Medical Isotopes Feasible
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January 14, 2009 -- Eliminating highly enriched uranium -- a key ingredient in nuclear weapons -- from the production of medical isotopes, which are used for medical imaging, is technically and economically feasible, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council. The conversion to low enriched uranium will take several years and could require additional research and development.
