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as far i understand, yes. the real nasty thing about uranium-232 is that it emits highly dangerous gamma radiation [1], which is extremely unhealthy==difficult==expensive to handle. if i understand correctly, the gamma radiation also makes it much easier to detect from afar, making stealth difficult.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotopes_of_uranium#Uranium-232




It will also toast the electronics in your nuclear weapon, essentially making a weapon with a considerable enough portion of U-232 impossible.




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