Produced as part of the thorium fuel cycle.
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Uranium-233 (U-233) is a radioactive isotope of uranium. It is one of the isotopes of uranium that can be used in nuclear reactions, particularly in reactors and for the production of nuclear energy. Here are some key points about U-233: 1. **Production**: U-233 is primarily produced through the neutron irradiation of thorium-232 (Th-232), which captures a neutron to become Th-233.