RAVEN-FLINT
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Atomic
Precision.

Pioneering a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective uranium conversion process through advanced chemical engineering.

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The Process Architecture

Chemical
Refinement

Our proprietary synthesis route delivers a ~35-50% reduction in core process energy, redefining the limits of nuclear fuel conversion.

The RF Route

Pioneering a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective uranium conversion process.

Our proprietary synthesis route eliminates elemental fluorine entirely, targeting a ~39% reduction in total variable costs. Raven-Flint is building the first new Western uranium conversion capacity in decades.

VARIABLE COST

-39% Reduction

PROCESS ENERGY

35-50% Efficiency Gain

SYNTHESIS

Zero-Fluorine (F2)

FRAMEWORK

Advanced Chem-Eng

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UF6 Synthesis

A modern uranium conversion methodology emphasizing rigorous engineering discipline and absolute purity.

U3O8 // 99.9%
Yellowcake uranium oxide macro texture
STEP 01

Oxide Verification

Raw yellowcake (U3O8) undergoes rigorous spectrographic analysis upon arrival, verified against ASTM C1344. Feed material is characterized for isotopic consistency and impurity levels before entering the conversion process.

Feed Spec
ASTM C1344
Feed Material
U3O8
STEP 02

Chemical Conversion

Our proprietary synthesis route eliminates elemental fluorine entirely — removing the most dangerous chemical from the process rather than engineering around it. Engineering analysis projects:

  • • ~39% lower total variable cost and 43% lower chemical cost
  • • ~35-50% lower process energy, with ~22% total energy reduction
  • • Simplified safety profile — no elemental fluorine, reduced hazard classification
  • • Reduced CAPEX — no F₂ generation plant required
ENGINEERING STATUS: ACTIVE DESIGN
MULTI-STAGE // PROPRIETARY
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48Y // ANSI N14.1
Industrial 48Y uranium hexafluoride cylinders
STEP 03

UF6 Containment

Product UF₆ is desublimed into solid form inside industry-standard 48Y cylinders, compliant with ANSI N14.1 and DOT 7A Type A packaging requirements for transport to enrichment facilities.

  • verified DESIGNED TO ANSI N14.1
  • verified DOT 7A TYPE A PACKAGING
  • verified 48Y CYLINDER: 12.5 TONNE CAPACITY
Section 3

Siting & Infrastructure

 REGULATORY TRACK NRC 10 CFR Part 40

Torch is expected to be sited in eastern Idaho, with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as the preferred location. The facility would be licensed under NRC 10 CFR Part 40 for source material processing.

Siting Advantages

Eastern Idaho offers proximity to nuclear infrastructure, an experienced workforce, and established regulatory frameworks for nuclear materials handling.

Engineering HQ

Raven-Flint HQ — in Idaho Falls — is a separate facility housing the Match demonstration unit and core engineering operations.

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Design Basis

Torch Pilot Plant
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500 tU
Annual Capacity
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ASTM C787
Product Specification
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330 d/yr
Operating Days
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100%
Product Off-Take LOI
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Pilot Plant

Raven-Flint has developed a novel, proprietary synthesis route to produce specification-grade UF₆ that fundamentally differs from the legacy process. Our pathway eliminates elemental fluorine (F₂) from the entire conversion chain — removing the single most hazardous and capital-intensive element of conventional UF₆ production.

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Factory Floor Blueprint
FACILITY RF-TORCH // PILOT PLANT
SITE: IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY
Project Phase
DESIGN
Process Systems
10
Capacity
500 tU/yr
Off-Take
100% LOI

UF6 Synthesis

MAIN PROCESS LINE

Process schematic
SYSTEMS S1-S10
500 tU/yr

System 1

FEED RECEIPT & INSPECTION

Valve and piping wireframe with surface mesh
Uranium concentrates spec
ASTM C1344
IMPURITY ANALYSIS

Raven-Flint Chemistry

CLEAN, LOW COST, SAFE

Industrial cylinders
Product Form
48Y Cyl
Electrical Service
480V/800A
Full nuclear material accountability and tracking per 10 CFR 74 requirements.
10 Systems

Synthesis Process

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Variable Cost Reduction ~39%
Energy Savings
35-50%
Elemental F2
ZERO
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Safety Protocols

ASME B31.3 PIPING [DESIGNED]
ASME SEC VIII VESSELS [DESIGNED]
HAZOP COMPLETE [REVIEWED]
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Investor Relations

The Vault

Get in Touch

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Operational Headquarters

Located in Idaho Falls, our HQ facility houses the Match demonstration unit and core engineering operations. This site is distinct and geographically separate from the Torch pilot plant at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

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Inquiry Routing

hq@ravenflint.com

Press Relations

media@ravenflint.com
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Raven-Flint Nuclear Corporation is a privately held entity. Access to detailed technical schematics is restricted to certified regulatory bodies and verified institutional partners under NDA.

ROUTE: RF (ZERO F2) CAPACITY: 500 tU/yr COST_ADV: ~39% ENERGY_ADV: 35-50% OFF_TAKE: 100% LOI SITE: INL, IDAHO
ROUTE: RF (ZERO F2) CAPACITY: 500 tU/yr COST_ADV: ~39% ENERGY_ADV: 35-50% OFF_TAKE: 100% LOI SITE: INL, IDAHO