Description

Uranium(III) Chloride is a key inorganic compound of uranium in its +3 oxidation state, primarily used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and nuclear fuel cycle research. Its high reactivity and specific chemical properties make it a critical raw material for specialized industrial and research applications. This compound is essential for sectors including nuclear technology, materials science, and inorganic chemical manufacturing, where precise control over uranium chemistry is required.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research: Acts as a precursor for studying uranium chemistry and developing advanced fuel reprocessing methods.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of other uranium halides and organouranium compounds.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a potential catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations.
• Materials Science: Used in the deposition of uranium-containing thin films or coatings for research purposes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical procedures for uranium detection and quantification.
• Educational & Laboratory Use: Utilized in academic and research institutions for advanced inorganic chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	10025-93-1
Molecular Formula	UCl3
Molecular Weight	344.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Uranium Trichloride; Uranous Chloride; Trichlorouranium; Uranium(3+) Chloride; Uranium Chloride (UCl3); Uranium Chloride, (UCl3); Uranium Chloride
EINECS	233-036-1

Quality Control

Our Uranium(III) Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and industrial applications. We adhere to relevant nuclear material handling and safety standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isotopic composition (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for radioactive/hazardous materials. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline solid
Identification (IR / XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (UCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Uranium Content	Contact for details
Impurities (by ICP-MS)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5 %

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