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

CPC v2.1 Code: 3363

About 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

cpc code 3363 covers a range of materials and products related to the nuclear industry. This includes uranium depleted in U235, thorium, and various alloys, dispersions, and ceramic products containing these materials. These specialized products play a crucial role in nuclear power generation, medical applications, and industrial processes. As a highly regulated industry, the production and trade of these materials are subject to strict safety and security protocols to ensure responsible use and mitigate environmental and proliferation risks.

Production process

The production of the materials and products covered under cpc code 3363 typically involves complex chemical and metallurgical processes. Uranium and thorium are extracted from ores and then subjected to various purification, enrichment, and fabrication steps to create the desired forms, such as ingots, powders, or ceramic pellets. Specialized equipment and controlled environments are required to handle these radioactive materials safely and efficiently.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of cpc code 3363 materials include uranium and thorium ores, as well as various chemical reagents and processing equipment. Significant investments in research and development, as well as specialized infrastructure and skilled personnel, are necessary to maintain the technological capabilities required for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of cpc code 3363 include a range of products used in the nuclear industry, such as 2844 Uranium and its compounds, 2844 Thorium and its compounds, and various alloys, dispersions, and ceramic products containing these materials. These outputs are then consumed by other industries, such as 2011 Nuclear reactors and parts thereof, 3250 Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary instruments and appliances, and 2011 Machinery for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature, among others.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2-1/3363'>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 --> 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/v2-1/3362'>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 --> 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/v2-1/33630'>33630: 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>"]


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