An Overview of Process Monitoring Related to the Production of Uranium Ore Concentrate

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1148334· OSTI ID:1148334

McGinnis, Brent ^[1]

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1. Innovative Solutions Unlimited, LLC

Uranium ore concentrate (UOC) in various chemical forms, is a high-value commodity in the commercial nuclear market, is a potential target for illicit acquisition, by both State and non-State actors. With the global expansion of uranium production capacity, control of UOC is emerging as a potentially weak link in the nuclear supply chain. Its protection, control and management thus pose a key challenge for the international community, including States, regulatory authorities and industry. This report evaluates current process monitoring practice and makes recommendations for utilization of existing or new techniques for managing the inventory and tracking this material.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Contributing Organization: Brent McGinnis, Innovative Solutions Unlimited, LLC, Under Contract to UT-Battelle, LLC
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 1148334
• Report Number(s): ORNL/TM-2013/72; R&D Project: NN4009010
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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