The stable isotope enrichment program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

By means of the isotope separation program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, electromagnetically enriched stable isotopes are made available to the worldwide scientific community. Methods of enriching isotopes and the limitations that apply to the quantity and final assay of the separation products are discussed. A brief description of each production step, from the selection and preparation of initial feedstock to the recovery and distribution of isotopically enriched material, is presented. The future of the facility, the continued supply of enriched isotopes, and the response of the program to new and changing requirements are emphasized.