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Title: Modernization at the Y-12 National Security Complex: A Case for Additional Experimental Benchmarks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1411424
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  1. Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Electrorefining (ER) is a major part of efforts at the Y-12 National Security Complex to revolutionize the reprocessing and purification of enriched uranium (EU). Successful implementation of ER could drastically reduce the operational costs and footprint, hazardous materials use, and waste generation.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-NA0001942
OSTI ID:
1411424
Report Number(s):
IROS492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English