Uranium hexafluoride production facility (or uranium conversion facility)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000534",
  "term": "Uranium hexafluoride production facility (or uranium conversion facility)",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A facility that receives natural uranium in the form of ore concentrate (known as “yellowcake”) and converts it into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), in preparation for fabricating fuel for nuclear reactors. For additional detail, see Uranium Conversion.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/uranium-hexafluoride-production-facility-or-uranium-conversion-facility/"
}