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    Is enriching uranium legal?
    Jacob Ropp
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    In the US it isn't illegal to enrich uranium, but it is illegal to possess enriched uranium.
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    Thank you. This was very helpful for my 6th grade class project. What can I do if I come into contact with uranium? Will I get cancer?
    Jacob Ropp
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    There is the possibility of causing damage to your DNA or getting cancer if you come into contact with any radioactive material of sufficient strength. See a doctor if this happens.
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    Which method would you recommend to set up in my mother's basement, speaking strictly in theoretical terms?
    Jacob Ropp
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    Laser enriching seems to be the best option, due to the fact that it doesn't require long-term storage of gases.
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    How can I best enrich uranium for a school project, speaking strictly theoretically?
    Jacob Ropp
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    Laser enriching (method 7) is the best for at-home, because it doesn't require gas storage.
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