Nuclear Fuel Cycle

3.

Milling and Concentration

3.1.

3.1.1.

Crushing and Grinding

3.1.1.1.

Primary Crushing

3.1.1.2.

Secondary Crushing

3.1.1.3.

3.1.1.4.

Size Classification

3.1.2.

Comminution Processes

3.1.2.1.

Liberation of Uranium Minerals

3.1.2.2.

Particle Size Optimization

3.2.

Leaching Processes

3.2.1.

3.2.1.1.

Sulfuric Acid Process

3.2.1.2.

Process Conditions

3.2.1.3.

Chemical Reactions

3.2.2.

Alkaline Leaching

3.2.2.1.

Carbonate-Bicarbonate Process

3.2.2.2.

Application Conditions

3.2.3.

Leaching Equipment

3.2.3.1.

3.2.3.2.

3.3.

Solid-Liquid Separation

3.3.1.

3.3.2.

3.3.3.

3.4.

Uranium Recovery

3.4.1.

3.4.1.1.

3.4.1.2.

3.4.2.

Solvent Extraction

3.4.2.1.

Organic Solvents

3.4.2.2.

Extraction Circuits

3.4.3.

3.4.3.1.

Chemical Precipitation

3.4.3.2.

Product Recovery

3.5.

Production of Uranium Ore Concentrate

3.5.1.

Yellowcake Production

3.5.1.1.

Precipitation Methods

3.5.1.2.

Drying Processes

3.5.1.3.

Product Specifications

3.5.2.

Packaging and Transport

3.5.2.1.

Container Requirements

3.5.2.2.

Transportation Regulations

3.6.

Waste Management at Milling Sites

3.6.1.

Tailings Management

3.6.2.

Water Treatment

3.6.3.

Site Remediation

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