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| Uranium tetrafluoride Basic information |
| Uranium tetrafluoride Chemical Properties |
Melting point | >1100° | Boiling point | 1446.94°C (estimate) | density | 6.700 | solubility | soluble in concentrated acid solutions, alkaline solutions | form | green monoclinic crystals | color | green monoclinic crystals, crystalline | Water Solubility | insoluble H2O; soluble conc acids, alkalies, but decomposes [MER06] | EPA Substance Registry System | Uranium tetrafluoride (10049-14-6) |
| Uranium tetrafluoride Usage And Synthesis |
Description | Uranium tetrafluoride, with the molecular formula of UF4, is a green, nonvolatile, crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. It is highly corrosive and is also a radioactive poison. | Chemical Properties | Green, nonvolatile, crystalline powder.
Insoluble in water. | Uses | Intermediate in preparation of uranium metal.
See uranium hexafluoride. | Hazard | Highly corrosive, radioactive poison. |
| Uranium tetrafluoride Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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