DU Use Categories: Generic Aspects - 1

• High-volume uses
• Capitalize on density and chemical identity with fuel
• Uses are all in radiologically regulated applications
• Benefit
  • Avoid transportation and disposal costs
  • Some uses may be cost-competitive: $1/kg DU revenue = $500M; NU costs $20-40/kg
• High value uses
• Capitalize on unique electronic properties of uranium
• Uses are all in radiologically unregulated areas
• Benefit
  • Favorable perception of reuse
  • Significant revenues if a winner can be found