Description

Uranium Fluoride is a key inorganic compound, primarily known as uranium hexafluoride (UF₆), which is the feedstock material for uranium enrichment processes. Its high chemical reactivity and volatility make it indispensable for producing nuclear fuel and isotopes. This material is critical for operators in the nuclear energy, scientific research, and defense sectors who require a reliable and high-purity source for isotopic separation and fuel fabrication.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle: As the primary compound for uranium enrichment via gaseous diffusion or centrifuge methods to produce reactor-grade fuel.
• Isotope Production: Serves as a starting material for the separation and production of specific uranium isotopes for medical, research, and industrial applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a potent fluorinating agent in specialized inorganic and organometallic synthesis within controlled laboratory environments.
• Analytical Standards: Used in the preparation of calibration standards and reference materials for spectroscopic and radiometric analysis.
• Defense & Safeguards: Employed in nuclear safeguards, verification technologies, and other defense-related nuclear programs.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Utilized in niche applications for doping and etching processes in advanced material science (specific grades required).

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranium Fluoride
CAS No.	12134-48-4
Molecular Formula	UF₆ (Primary species)
Molecular Weight	352.02 g/mol (for UF₆)
Synonyms	Uranium Hexafluoride; Hexafluorouranium; Uranium(VI) Fluoride; UF₆; Uranium Fluoride (UF6); Uranium Fluoride Gas; [Uranium fluoride (UF6)]; Uranium fluoride (U2F9)
EINECS	235-204-5

Quality Control

Our Uranium Fluoride is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure isotopic and chemical purity for critical applications. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including mass spectrometry for isotopic assay and spectroscopy for chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing all relevant specifications and confirming compliance with stringent industry and regulatory standards for nuclear materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated, and dedicated facility designed for radioactive materials. Maintain under controlled atmosphere if necessary to prevent hydrolysis. Strict adherence to all national and international regulations for the storage of nuclear source material is mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white crystalline solid / volatile gas (UF₆)
Identification (IR, XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (UF₆)	≥ 99.5%
Uranium-235 Enrichment	Natural, Depleted, or Low Enriched (Contact for details)
Non-Volatile Impurities	≤ 0.05%
Hydrolysis Products (UO₂F₂)	≤ 0.01%
Specific Activity	Provided per batch

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