Management of Depleted Uranium [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Nuclear Energy Agency.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2001.
Large stocks of depleted uranium have arisen as a result of enrichment operations, especially in the United States and the Russian Federation. Countries with depleted uranium stocks are interested in assessing strategies for the use and management of depleted uranium. The choice of strategy depends on several factors, including government and business policy, alternative uses available, the economic value of the material, regulatory aspects and disposal options, and international market developments in the nuclear fuel cycle. This report presents the results of a depleted uranium study conducted by an expert group organised jointly by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency. It contains information on current inventories of depleted uranium, potential future arisings, long-term management alternatives, peaceful use options and country programmes. In addition, it explores ideas for international collaboration and identifies key issues for governments and policy makers to consider.
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FOREWORD; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; I. INTRODUCTION; II. CURRENT INVENTORIES OF DEPLETED URANIUM; III. TRENDS; IV. LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT; V. OPTIONS FOR USE; VI. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION; VII. KEY ISSUES; References; ANNEXES; 1. Glossary; 2. Enrichment Facilities; 3. Characteristics of Depleted Uranium; 4. Programmes, Activities and Plans in Participating Countries and Organisations; 5. Members of the Expert Group on Potential Uses and Management of Depleted Uranium
Large stocks of depleted uranium have arisen as a result of enrichment operations, especially in the United States and the Russian Federation. Countries with depleted uranium stocks are interested in assessing strategies for the use and management of depleted uranium. The choice of strategy depends on several factors, including government and business policy, alternative uses available, the economic value of the material, regulatory aspects and disposal options, and international market developments in the nuclear fuel cycle. This report presents the results of a depleted uranium study conducted by an expert group organised jointly by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency. It contains information on current inventories of depleted uranium, potential future arisings, long-term management alternatives, peaceful use options and country programmes. In addition, it explores ideas for international collaboration and identifies key issues for governments and policy makers to consider.
Depleted uranium -- Recycling.
Depleted uranium -- Storage.
Materials management.
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Depleted uranium
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