Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products

CPC v2.1 Code: 3362

About uranium enriched in u235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in u235, plutonium or compounds of these products

cpc code 3362 covers a highly specialized and regulated industry dealing with the production and processing of uranium enriched in U235, plutonium, and related compounds. This industry plays a critical role in the nuclear energy and defense sectors, providing essential materials for nuclear power generation, nuclear weapons, and other advanced applications. As a heavily controlled and monitored industry, the production and trade of these materials are subject to strict international regulations and safeguards.

Production process

The production of materials covered under cpc code 3362 involves complex and highly technical processes. Uranium enrichment, for example, utilizes advanced centrifuge or laser-based separation techniques to increase the concentration of the U235 isotope. Plutonium is typically produced as a byproduct of nuclear reactor operations or through the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. The resulting materials are then further processed into various compounds, alloys, and ceramic products for specific applications.

Production inputs

The production of cpc code 3362 materials requires access to specialized facilities, equipment, and highly skilled personnel. Key inputs include uranium ore, nuclear reactors, centrifuges, and other advanced separation technologies. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of supporting materials, such as specialized containers, protective equipment, and various chemicals and solvents used in the enrichment and processing stages.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the cpc code 3362 industry are enriched uranium, plutonium, and a range of related compounds and products. These materials are then consumed by other industries, such as 2611 Nuclear fuel elements for nuclear power generation, 2612 Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds, and 2613 (Fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors).

Family tree for uranium enriched in u235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in u235, plutonium or compounds of these products

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33'>33: Coke oven products; refined petroleum products; nuclear fuel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/336'>336: Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3362'>3362: Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3361'>3361: Natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium and its compounds</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3363'>3363: Uranium depleted in U235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium or compounds of these products</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3369'>3369: Other radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/33620'>33620: Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products</a>"]


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