Multimedia: Fuel Cycle

Conversion
In the next stage of the fuel cycle, yellowcake is converted into uranium hexafluoride (UF6). This "hex" is a solid powder at room temperature, but becomes a gas when heated. This allows the UF6 to be used in several processes for uranium enrichment.

 

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