Process Technology for Nuclear Materials
Hosokawa Micron is a trusted partner for the processing of solids in the nuclear industry, supplying advanced process systems for MOX fuel, uranium reprocessing and radioactive waste. With decades of experience in the nuclear and defence sectors, we support customers in meeting stringent requirements for safety, containment and regulatory compliance in highly controlled environments.
Our technologies enable the safe and scalable mixing, drying and immobilisation of sensitive or contaminated nuclear materials. Whether for the production of fuel pellets or the stabilisation of radioactive waste for long-term storage, we deliver high-quality process equipment and fully contained systems tailored to your specific requirements — from lab scale to full industrial installations.
Mixing of Nuclear Materials
The Nauta® conical screw mixer has a proven track record in nuclear fuel manufacturing. It is used for the safe and homogeneous mixing of uranium oxides and for combining recovered plutonium with depleted uranium to produce MOX fuel. The mixer is also suitable for reprocessing weapons-grade plutonium into reactor-grade fuel under fully contained and shielded conditions.
Drying & Immobilising Contaminated Materials
The Nauta® vacuum dryer can be used to reduce the moisture content of wash liquids and contaminated materials prior to immobilisation. For solidification, the Flexomix mixer/agglomerator efficiently blends binders with radioactive waste slurries, forming stable granulates suitable for safe packaging and long-term storage.
Size Reduction, Compaction & Containment
Hosokawa supplies additional systems for the safe size reduction and compaction of radioactive materials. The portfolio also includes advanced containment solutions such as lead-shielded isolators, gloveboxes and filter systems.
These solutions are engineered to ensure full operator protection and to prevent exposure to product or emissions. We supply both standalone machines and complete nuclear-grade process installations.
Test Before You Invest
Run trials with your own materials on production-scale equipment at our 2,000 m² Test & Process Development Centre in the Netherlands. Our experienced process specialists work with you to determine the optimal process, equipment or plant setup. We offer lab and production-scale trials, each supported by a detailed technical report covering setup, process parameters and performance insights—helping you choose the best solution with confidence.
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Let our experienced specialists support you in designing a safe and reliable solution for the processing of nuclear materials, fully aligned with your process requirements and safety standards.
Sustainable process technologies
Hosokawa Micron B.V. is committed to sustainable and responsible process technology. Our ISO 14001 certification covers key environmental aspects such as air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. With an EcoVadis Silver Medal, we rank among the top 3% of EcoVadis-rated companies in the special machinery industry.
