Description

Uranyl(Vi) Nitrate CAS NO 36478-76-9 is a highly significant inorganic salt of uranium, primarily known as uranyl nitrate hexahydrate. This compound is a critical precursor and analytical standard in nuclear fuel cycle research, radiochemistry, and uranium processing. It is essential for industries and research institutions involved in nuclear energy, analytical chemistry, and materials science.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research: Acts as a primary starting material for the synthesis of uranium dioxide (UO₂) and other uranium compounds for nuclear fuel.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Serves as a certified reference material for calibrating instruments and quantifying uranium in environmental, geological, and industrial samples.
• Radiochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the preparation of various uranyl complexes and coordination compounds for research.
• Uranium Extraction & Purification: Employed in solvent extraction and ion-exchange processes within uranium ore processing and refining operations.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain organic oxidation reactions.
• Educational & Laboratory Use: Utilized in academic and training laboratories for demonstrating principles of radiochemistry and actinide chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranyl(Vi) Nitrate
CAS No.	36478-76-9
Molecular Formula	UO₂(NO₃)₂·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	502.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Uranyl Nitrate Hexahydrate; Uranium Nitrate Oxide (UO₂(NO₃)₂) Hexahydrate; Uranium Oxynitrate Hexahydrate; Bis(nitrato-κO)dioxouranium Hexahydrate; UNII-8K3FGP0WY5; Nitric Acid, Uranium(6+) Salt, Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Uranyl(Vi) Nitrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and verification of physical properties, to meet exacting customer and research specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity and key parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Crystalline Solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Uranyl Nitrate Hexahydrate)	≥ 99.0%
Uranium Content	~47.7%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%

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