After the uranium deposits taken out from the earth, it will go through a process call conversion. The uranium deposits are not in its pure form but as Uranium Oxide (U3O8). This material is also known as yellow cake because of its bright yellow color. During conversion process, Uranium oxide will be converted into Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6). Since at high temperature Uranium Hexafluoride will turn into gas substance but will change to solid form when at room temperature. This will make it easier to transport it or to process it. That is why most commercial uranium enrichment facilities use it. Before it is being send to the next process that is Enrichment, it will be turn to gaseous state first.
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