Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures

HS v2022 Code: 284442

About radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures

HS code 284442 covers a range of radioactive elements and their compounds, including actinium, californium, curium, einsteinium, gadolinium, polonium, radium, and uranium. These materials have significant applications in various industries, such as nuclear power, medical diagnostics and treatment, and scientific research. Their production and handling require specialized facilities and strict safety protocols due to the inherent radioactive properties.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under HS code 284442 typically involves complex nuclear processes, such as nuclear fission, neutron bombardment, and radioactive decay. These processes are carried out in highly specialized facilities, often in controlled environments, to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target element and its desired form, whether it be a pure element, a compound, or a mixture.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the materials under HS code 284442 include radioactive source materials, such as uranium or thorium ores, as well as specialized equipment and infrastructure. This includes nuclear reactors, particle accelerators, and sophisticated containment and handling systems. Additionally, the production process may require various chemical reagents, depending on the specific element or compound being produced.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries covered by HS code 284442 include a wide range of radioactive elements and their compounds, which have diverse applications. These materials may be used in 854410 Nuclear reactors for power generation, 901839 Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilizers for medical diagnostics and treatment, and 284440 Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes, among other related industries.

Revisions to 284442

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 284442. The most recent 1 version of this code (284442) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284442.

Family tree for radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2844'>2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284442'>284442: Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284410'>284410: Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284420'>284420: Uranium; enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284430'>284430: Uranium; depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium; compounds of these products</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284441'>284441: Radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284443'>284443: Radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds; other alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284444'>284444: Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds n.e.c. in heading no. 2844, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products, mixtures containing the elements, isotopes, compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284450'>284450: Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors</a>"]

    

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