Description

Uranium Fluoride CAS NO 11133-71-4 is a critical inorganic compound primarily used in the nuclear fuel cycle. Its high volatility and gaseous nature under specific conditions make it essential for advanced uranium enrichment and reprocessing technologies. This material is indispensable for specialized manufacturers and research institutions in the nuclear energy, defense, and scientific research sectors requiring precise isotopic separation or chemical vapor deposition processes.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Key precursor in the gaseous diffusion and centrifuge processes for uranium enrichment (conversion of UF6).
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in the production of uranium-based coatings, films, and advanced nuclear materials.
• Nuclear Research & Development: Serves as a feedstock in laboratories for studying uranium chemistry, isotopic behavior, and advanced fuel designs.
• Specialized Metallurgy: Employed in the production of high-purity uranium metal and specific uranium alloys.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in specialized spectroscopic and radiochemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranium Fluoride
CAS No.	11133-71-4
Molecular Formula	UF6 (Uranium Hexafluoride is the primary compound under this CAS)
Molecular Weight	352.02 g/mol (for UF6)
Synonyms	Uranium Hexafluoride; Hexafluorouranium; Uranium(VI) Fluoride; UF6; "Hex"; Uranium Fluoride (UF6)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Uranium Fluoride is produced and handled under stringent controls to meet exacting nuclear and industrial standards. Quality assurance protocols include rigorous analysis for isotopic composition, chemical purity, and absence of specific impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, isotopic enrichment (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated, dedicated facility designed for radioactive and reactive materials. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature (fluoride/strong alkali), it must be kept under controlled atmosphere conditions as required, strictly separated from moisture, combustible materials, and reducing agents. Specific temperature and pressure conditions are grade-dependent.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white crystalline solid / volatile gas
Assay (UF6)	≥ 99.0%
Uranium Isotopic Composition	Natural or specified enrichment (e.g., Depleted U, <1% U-235)
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-Volatile Impurities	≤ 0.05%
Identification (IR / Raman)	Conforms to reference spectrum

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.