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Site X: Oakridge

Oakridge was designed specifically for the separation of uranium. The separation was pursued in two methods; electromagnetic and gas diffusion.

The uranium used in the Hiroshima bomb came from the Oak Ridge plant.

See Manhattan Project.

Permanent link Site X: Oakridge - Creation date 2020-04-26


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