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"Compacting structural and technological waste, processing active liquid effluents" Technological sheet
Chemistry: in nuclear and beyond
Uranium chemistry
The Chemistry business unit (BU) is involved at various stages in the nuclear fuel cycle. On the front end, its main activity is the conversion of natural uranium, supplied by the Mining business group, into uranium hexafluoride, a precondition for uranium enrichment. The BU's know-how has also allowed it to develop activities in non-nuclear chemistry. On the back end, it plays a part in the recycling of uranium from used fuel.
The conversion of natural uranium into uranium hexafluoride
The conversion of natural uranium into uranium hexafluoride takes place in 2 stages. The Chemistry business unit is a world leader in this market.
Nuclear chemistry in the front-end and back-end fuel cycle
The transformation of depleted uranium and the recycling of the uranium recovered from used fuel round out AREVA's nuclear chemistry offer.
Non-nuclear chemistry, towards the technology markets
AREVA produces fluorine for its uranium conversion activity. Its expertise with fluorine derivatives has allowed it to develop a parallel offer.
