A subcontractor will convert radioactive depleted uranium oxide (DUO) to depleted uranyl nitrate (DUN) via dissolution of DUO in nitric acid soluti…
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
July 23, 2025
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A subcontractor will convert radioactive depleted uranium oxide (DUO) to depleted uranyl nitrate (DUN) via dissolution of DUO in nitric acid solution. The resulting solution will be stored in H-area in stainless steel 55-gallon drums with one 3/4 inch and one 2 inch bungs. The drums will be stored in covered quonset huts.