Raven-Flint Nuclear develops a modern uranium conversion process that eliminates elemental fluorine, reducing capital and operating costs while improving safety and reliability. The company synthesizes specification‑grade UF₆, which is desublimed into solid form and shipped in industry‑standard 48Y cylinders compliant with ANSI N14.1 and DOT 7A regulations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Uranium conversion facilities traditionally rely on elemental fluorine (F₂) in the synthesis of uranium hexafluoride (UF₆), a process that is hazardous, capital‑intensive, and requires extensive safety and regulatory controls. This creates high capital and operating costs and limits the deployment of new conversion capacity.
Solution
Raven‑Flint Nuclear has developed a modern uranium conversion route that eliminates elemental fluorine from the entire UF₆ production chain. By using a zero‑fluorine chemical pathway, the company reduces plant capital requirements, lowers annual operating expenses, and diminishes electrical demand. The process produces specification‑grade UF₆, which is desublimed into solid form and packaged in industry‑standard 48Y cylinders that meet ANSI N14.1 and DOT 7A Type A regulations for safe transport to enrichment facilities. The design incorporates ASME‑compliant piping, vessel standards, and completed preliminary HAZOP studies, delivering a cleaner, safer, and more reliable conversion solution.
Target Audience
Primary customers are nuclear fuel cycle operators, uranium enrichment facilities, and government or private entities that require reliable, cost‑effective UF₆ supply for reactor fuel production.
Features
- Zero‑fluorine (F₂) synthesis route removes the most hazardous chemical from legacy UF₆ production
- Reduced capital cost by eliminating the need for an F₂ generation plant
- Lower annual operating cost and decreased electrical load compared to traditional processes
- Production of specification‑grade UF₆ desublimed into solid form for direct cylinder loading
- Compliance with ANSI N14.1 and DOT 7A Type A packaging standards using 48Y cylinders (12.5 tonne capacity)
- ASME B31.3 piping and ASME Section VIII vessel designs with completed preliminary HAZOP analysis