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Global Threat Reduction - President George W. Bush examines the shipment of Libyan nuclear materials surrendered to the United States and stored at Y-12.

Material for Peaceful Uses

Material for Peaceful Uses — Y‑12 creates innovative solutions that use weapons‑grade enriched uranium for peaceful uses (e.g., commercial nuclear power, material science, and medical applications). One converted nuclear warhead used in commercial nuclear power can produce enough electricity to power every American home for 2 hours.

For more information, contact Business and Strategic Development, 865.576.7851.