WZ 24.46.0—Processing of nuclear fuel

Where 24.46.0 sits

1. C Manufacturing
2. 24 Manufacture of basic metals
3. 24.4 Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals
4. 24.46 Processing of nuclear fuel
5. 24.46.0 Processing of nuclear fuel

What 24.46.0 includes

• Production of natural uranium metal and its compounds from pitchblende or other ores
• Production of alloys of natural uranium, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or compounds of natural uranium
• Smelting and refining of natural uranium

What 24.46.0 excludes

• Enrichment of uranium and thorium ores, see 20.13.0

24.46.0 in other systems