Natural uranium is uranium that occurs in nature and is typically found in ore. It consists mainly of three isotopes: uranium-238 (about 99.3%), uranium-235 (about 0.7%), and a trace amount of uranium-234. The most significant isotope for nuclear applications is uranium-235, which is fissile and can sustain a nuclear chain reaction, making it valuable for nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons.
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