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Reconverting Iran's U3O8 to UF6

IN THIS ISSUE: Reconverting Iran's U3O8 to UF6, Iran likely to launch new reactor, Netanyahu: Iran hasn't crossed nuclear 'red line', Egypt withdraws from nuclear non-proliferation meeting in Geneva , China approaches reprocessing commitment, Israel inaugurates 5th Dolphin-class sub.

Published on April 30, 2013
 

Reconverting Iran's U3O8 to UF6

Mark Hibbs | Arms Control Wonk

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What do we really know about Iran's capability to reconvert triuranium octoxide (U3O8) enriched to 20% U-235 back into UF6 feedstock that can be further enriched to produce weapon-grade uranium? Can Iran do it? And if so, how fast?

The answer matters considerably, as Iran, Israel, and the P5+1 will make decisions this year, based in part on their assessment of risk, about the fate of current efforts to negotiate a comprehensive crisis settlement.   Full Article



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