Process to separate isotopes in which heavy atoms are split from the lighter atoms by centrifugal forces. The separation factorThe separation factor is the quotient of the ratio of the is... depends on the mass difference of the isotopes to be separated. The process is suitable for the separation of uraniumNatural radioactive element with the atomic number 92. The n... isotopes, the achievable separation factorThe separation factor is the quotient of the ratio of the is... amounts to 1.25. UraniumNatural radioactive element with the atomic number 92. The n... enrichmentProcess by which the share of a certain isotpe in an element... plants applying this process are operated in Gronau/Wesphalia (Germany) and by URENCO at Capenhurst (UK) and at Eunice (New Mexico, US).
Principle of a gas centrifugeSee 'gas centrifuge process'. process for uraniumNatural radioactive element with the atomic number 92. The n... enrichmentProcess by which the share of a certain isotpe in an element...