Description

Uranium Tetraiodide (CAS NO 13470-22-9) is a critical inorganic compound of uranium and iodine, primarily utilized in specialized chemical synthesis and nuclear research. Its high iodine content and specific reactivity make it a valuable precursor for producing other uranium halides and organometallic complexes. This material is essential for researchers and industrial developers working in advanced nuclear fuel cycles, materials science, and inorganic chemistry laboratories.

Application

• Precursor in Nuclear Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing other uranium halides and coordination compounds.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a volatile source for depositing uranium-containing thin films in specialized materials research.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying uranium chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and compound properties.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated for potential catalytic applications in specialized organic transformations.
• Target Material Production: Can be used in the preparation of targets for nuclear physics experiments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranium Tetraiodide
CAS No.	13470-22-9
Molecular Formula	UI4
Molecular Weight	745.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Uranium(IV) iodide; Tetraiodouranium; Uranium iodide (UI4); Uranium tetraiodide; Uranium iodide; UI4; Tetraiodo uranium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Uranium Tetraiodide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. All material is subject to rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (UI4)	≥ 95.0%
Uranium Content	Determined by assay
Major Impurities (UO2I2, UI3)	≤ 3.0% (Total)
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%

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