MTA Technology Lab
| Other Name: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ankara |
| Subordinate To: | General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) |
| Size: | Unknown |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The MTA Technology Lab became operational in 2009. The lab produces uranium concentrate (yellowcake) from uranium ore by the use of leaching. [1] Uranium purification also occurs on a very small-scale at the Nuclear Fuel Facility Unit. [2]
Sources:
[1] "MTA Technology Lab — Uranium Ore Processing," NFCIS Facility Report, nucleus.iaea.org.
[2] "Production Capability: Turkey (Nuclear)," Jane's CBRN Assessments, 1 April 2010.
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