Description

Uranium CAS NO 7440-61-1 is a dense, silvery-white metallic element that is weakly radioactive. It is a critical material in the global energy sector due to its unique nuclear properties. This element is essential for industries involved in nuclear power generation, scientific research, and specialized manufacturing processes.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Production: The primary application is as the fissile fuel (enriched uranium-235) in nuclear power reactors for electricity generation.
• Radioisotope Manufacturing: Serves as a target material for producing medical and industrial radioisotopes in research reactors and particle accelerators.
• Scientific Research & Development: Used in nuclear physics experiments, neutron source production, and as a shielding material in specific high-energy research applications.
• Defense & National Security: Employed in specialized applications under strict regulatory control.
• Geological Dating: Uranium-238 decay series is utilized in uranium-lead dating to determine the age of rocks and geological formations.
• Industrial Radiography: Depleted uranium is used in high-density shielding for radiation containment and in certain types of industrial gauges.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Uranium
CAS No.	7440-61-1
Molecular Formula	U
Molecular Weight	238.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Uranium-238; Uranium Metal; Depleted Uranium (DU); Uranium, elemental; Uranium-235; Uranium-234; Uranium, natural; U-238
EINECS	231-170-6

Quality Control

Our uranium materials are produced and handled under the most stringent quality and security protocols, adhering to national and international nuclear regulatory frameworks, including IAEA guidelines. All materials are subject to rigorous analytical testing, including mass spectrometry for isotopic assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic composition, chemical purity, and trace element content is provided with each batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specialized container designed for radioactive materials, protected from light, and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon) to prevent oxidation. Store in a dedicated, secure, and ventilated area in compliance with all applicable nuclear material control and safety regulations. The storage facility must be designed for radioactive substances with appropriate shielding and containment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white, metallic solid
Isotopic Composition (Natural)	U-238: ~99.27%, U-235: ~0.72%, U-234: ~0.005%
Assay (U metal basis)	≥ 99.9%
Identification	By characteristic radioactivity and emission spectrum
Trace Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details
Density	~19.1 g/cm³

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