Uranium Oxide
Uranium Oxide is a oxide of uranium that naturally occurs in the mineral uraninite. It is used for nuclear fuel reactors and are also used to colour glass and ceramics.
| Formula | UO₂ |
|---|---|
| Hazards |     |
| Molecular Weight | 270.028 g/mol |
| Boiling point | INSERT |
| Melting point | INSERT |
| Solubility | None |
| PubChem CID | 51003830 |
Uses
Uranium Oxide is used for nuclear fuel in nuclear reactors. It is also used to colour glass and ceramics (Discontinued in many countries due to its radioactivity).
Safety
| Pictograms |  |
|---|---|
| Signal | DANGER |
| Statements | DANGER Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled WARNING May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure WARNING Very toxic to aquatic life |
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Can be combustible if in powder form.
See also
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References
- Uranium Oxide - PubChem
- [Uranium Oxide - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/uranium oxide)