Y-12 National Security Complex

Y-12 National Security Complex is a key facility in the U.S Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, dedicated to the manufacture of uranium components for nuclear weapons and performing functions related to their maintenance and dismantlement. Established during World War II in 1943 and located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this premier institution also conducts research in materials science and nuclear nonproliferation. The organization is committed to maintaining the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.