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gaseous diffusion

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gaseous diffusion [¦gash·əs di′fyü·zhən]
(chemical engineering)
Pressure-induced free-molecular transfer of gas through microporous barriers as in the process of making fissionable fuel.
Selective solubility diffusion of gas through nonporous polymers by absorption and solution of the gas in the polymer matrix.


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However, these gaseous diffusion plants are inefficient and are now running at well below capacity.
USEC is in the midst of demonstrating and deploying the American Centrifuge, which will replace its existing gaseous diffusion technology and is expected to be the world's most efficient uranium enrichment technology.
The lease for these facilities and other support-type facilities is a stand-alone amendment to the Company's current lease with DOE for the gaseous diffusion plant facilities in Piketon and in Paducah, Ky.
 
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