Conversion
After extracting the solid uranium oxide concentrate (yellowcake) from the ore, the uranium (U308) actually needs to be in the form of a gas before it undergoes the next process - enrichment. It is converted into uranium hexafluoride (UF6) which is a gas at relatively low temperatures.
Greater technical detail can be found on this topic by searching through the listed briefing papers and education resources at www.uic.com.au.
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