Manual on the Safe Production, Transport, Handling and Storage of Uranium Hexafluoride
IAEA-TECDOC-771/Rev. 1
ISBN
978-92-0-118525-9
150 pages ¦ 37 figures ¦ € 32.00 ¦ Date published: 2025
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INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY,
Manual on the Safe Production, Transport, Handling and Storage of Uranium Hexafluoride
, IAEA, Vienna (2025) https://doi.org/10.61092/iaea.2nv5-ih7y
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Uranium hexafluoride plays a crucial role in the nuclear fuel cycle, particularly due to its use in the most widely adopted enrichment methods. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the properties of uranium hexafluoride and the potential challenges associated with its production, transport, handling and storage. It is designed to support professionals involved in any stage of the uranium hexafluoride lifecycle by offering detailed, practical information. It is especially useful for those seeking to enhance aspects of their existing programmes, including management systems, safety protocols, emergency preparedness and response.
Keywords:
Manual, Safe Production, Transport, Handling, Storage, Uranium Hexafluoride, Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Enrichment Methods, Properties, Challenges, Lifecycle, Professionals, Practical Information, Management Systems, Safety Protocols, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response, Uranium as Fuel, Uranium Industry, Management, Safety Measures, Transportation, Materials Handling