University Research, Prototyping, Testing and Experimental Applications

Why Leading University, Government and Private Labs Trust MSC’s DU and NU Metals

When research demands precision, reliability, and proven pedigree—labs turn to MSC to deliver depleted uranium (DU) and natural uranium (NU) metals engineered to meet the highest standards of research integrity. Whether you’re advancing shielding technology, analyzing machining behavior, or simulating fuel performance, MSC provides research-grade materials with exacting dimensional, isotopic, and compositional control.

With over 30 years of trusted performance, MSC is a go-to partner across the DOE lab complex and a proven supplier to both national security and nuclear energy programs. If the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense rely on MSC for critical missions, you can trust us to deliver the same level of excellence for your lab.

What MSC Provides You That Other Depleted and Natural Uranium Suppliers Don’t

Reliable. Precise. Research-Ready. MSC eliminates the most common pain points university labs face with vendors, giving you confidence in every shipment, every spec, every time.

• Consistent Material Purity and Composition – we deliver DU and NU products with strict isotopic control and verified purity—every batch is quality-assured for research-grade consistency.
• Material Traceability or Certification – all MSC shipments include full traceability, material certifications, and isotopic documentation—ensuring compliance with DOE, NRC, and institutional protocols.
• Dimensional Accuracy – our in-house machining and precision fabrication ensure every rod, foil, pellet, or bar meets your exact dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Reliable Lead Times – with three decades of foundry experience and dedicated uranium processing capacity, we reliably meet delivery timelines—even for complex or custom orders.
• Compliant Packaging and Shipping – we use lab-safe, regulation-compliant packaging engineered for DU/NU materials—protecting sensitive forms like powders, foils, and turnings during transit.
• Expert Communication & Technical Support – our team of experts speaks your language and are ready to collaborate on specifications, troubleshoot technical challenges, and support your research goals.
• World Class Regulatory Compliance – we are fully licensed and deeply experienced in handling, shipping, and documenting radioactive materials in accordance with all federal and state regulations.
• High Quality Surface Finish and Fabrication – we deliver high-quality finishes tailored for mechanical testing, microscopy, or joining processes.
• Flexibility For Small-Volume Orders – we understands academic research needs—offering low minimums, custom sizes, and small-batch fulfillment without premium markups.
• Full Foundry Customization Capabilities – we offer unmatched flexibility in uranium form factors, alloys, and fabrication—whether you need a single foil or a fully machined DU component.

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For Depleted and Natural Uranium:

1. • Powder – ultrafine particles; smallest form by far
   • Turnings – shavings or curls; irregular but small in volume
   • Beads – small, spherical, a few millimeters in diameter
   • Pellets – slightly larger than beads, used in fuel testing
   • Oxide – stored as powder or pressed compacted form
   • Foils – extremely thin sheets
   • Strips – longer than foils; small cross-section
   • Sticks – more volume than rods of equal length
   • Rods – cylindrical, denser than sticks
   • Plates – flat, thick slabs; heavier and broader than rods
   • Bars – thick, solid rectangular or cylindrical forms