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Mar. 10, 2022
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Entity Central Index Key 0001065059
Amendment Flag false
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 10, 2022
Entity Registrant Name Centrus Energy Corp.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-14287
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-2107911
Entity Address, Address Line One 6901 Rockledge Drive
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 800
Entity Address, City or Town Bethesda
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20817
City Area Code 301
Local Phone Number 564-3200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Trading Symbol LEU
Security Exchange Name NYSEAMER
Entity Emerging Growth Company false