Mallinckrodt Chemical Works

In 1942, Mallinckrodt contracted with the U.S. War Department to produce uranium for use in the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at the University of Chicago’s graphite reactor.  Uranium processing and waste management activities supported early federal government programs during 1942-1958 to develop atomic weapons under MED-AEC.  Mallinckrodt was initially the only supplier of uranium compounds for the Manhattan project, and provided high purity uranium products used during World War II. (NRC.gov)

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