| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2405402 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable (Schedule of Accounts Receivable) (Details) (http://www.centrusenergy.com/role/AccountsReceivableScheduleOfAccountsReceivableDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001065059 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract] | ||
Utility Customer Receivables | ||
Contract Services Customer Receivables | ||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 19,900,000 | 26,500,000 |