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Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable and Other Current Assets |  |
Valuation Allowances and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts | $ 2.1 | $ 13.7
DOE receivables, long-term | 25.8 |
Expense of American Centrifuge prepaid assets | $ 9.9 |

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