diff --git a/openmc/element.py b/openmc/element.py
index d56c3b3507..6e65edab1b 100644
--- a/openmc/element.py
+++ b/openmc/element.py
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ class Element(object):
         # its natural nuclides
         else:
             for nuclide in natural_nuclides:
-                abundances[nuclide] = NATURAL_ABUNDNACE[nuclide]
+                abundances[nuclide] = NATURAL_ABUNDANCE[nuclide]
 
         # Modify mole fractions if enrichment provided
         if enrichment is not None: