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Segment Information (Segment Reporting Information) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Revenues [Abstract]
Separative work units	$ 145.6	$ 290.2
Uranium	0	27.6
Revenue from low enriched uranium segment	145.6	317.8
Contract services	3.0	2.6
Total revenue	148.6	320.4
LEU segment gross profit	(19.7)	14.0
Contract services segment gross profit	(1.2)	(0.7)
Gross profit	$ (20.9)	$ 13.3

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Revenue earned during the period arising from products sold or services provided under the terms of a contract, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy. May include government contracts, construction contracts, and any other contract related to a particular project or product.

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