In the context of nuclear safeguards, what specific purpose does 'material accountancy' serve?

In the context of nuclear safeguards, 'material accountancy' serves the specific purpose of tracking the quantity and location of nuclear materials within a facility or state to detect and deter the diversion of these materials for unauthorized purposes, such as the production of nuclear weapons. Material accountancy is a fundamental pillar of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) safeguards system. It involves establishing a s....