Uranium dioxide

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Description

Black, highly toxic, crystals. Radioactive uranium dioxide is primarily used in nuclear fuel rods. See also uranium yellow.

Synonyms and Related Terms

black uranium oxide; uranous oxide; urania

Other Properties

Soluble in nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid. Insoluble in water.

Composition UO2
CAS 1344-57-6
Melting Point 2865
Density 10.97
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 270.07

Hazards and Safety

Powder ignites spontaneously in air.

Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Human carcinogen.

Radioactive.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

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