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: 33620

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 33620 covers a highly specialized and tightly regulated industry dealing with the enrichment, processing, and handling of uranium, plutonium, and related compounds. This industry plays a critical role in the nuclear energy sector, providing the essential materials needed for nuclear power generation, as well as in the defense industry for the production of nuclear weapons. The activities described under this code are subject to stringent safety and security protocols to ensure the responsible management of these sensitive materials.

Production process

The production techniques for the materials covered under cpc code 33620 involve complex and highly specialized processes. Uranium enrichment, for example, utilizes advanced centrifuge or laser-based technologies to increase the concentration of the fissile U-235 isotope. Plutonium is typically produced as a byproduct of nuclear reactor operations and requires careful extraction and purification. The manufacturing of alloys, dispersions, and ceramic products containing these materials also involves specialized techniques to ensure the desired properties and safety characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industry described by cpc code 33620 include uranium ore, plutonium, and other radioactive materials, as well as specialized equipment and infrastructure for handling, processing, and enriching these materials. This includes centrifuges, lasers, and other advanced technologies, as well as secure storage and transportation facilities. Skilled personnel with specialized training in nuclear science and engineering are also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 33620 are enriched uranium, plutonium, and various compounds, alloys, and ceramic products containing these materials. These outputs are then consumed by other industries, such as 26200 Nuclear power plant construction for the production of nuclear fuel, and 25400 Manufacture of weapons and ammunition for the production of nuclear weapons and related components.

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>"]
D --> E["<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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