URANIUM ENRICHMENT SERVICES IN THE UNITED-STATES

The United States of America is the world's largest market for uranium enrichment services. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ru ssian uranium is entering the world market on an increasing scale. The U.S. tries to protect its market and, in this connection, also the Eu ropean market from excessive price drops by taking anti-dumping measur es. In order to become more competitive, American companies have adapt ed modern enrichment techniques from Europe. European - U.S. joint ven tures are to help, also technically and economically, to integrate mil itary uranium, accumulating as a consequence of worldwide disarmament, into the commercial fuel cycle for the peaceful use of nuclear power.