Description

Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) is a critical inorganic compound widely recognized as the only volatile uranium compound suitable for large-scale processing. Its primary commercial significance lies in its essential role in the nuclear fuel cycle, where it serves as the feedstock material for uranium enrichment and fuel fabrication processes. This high-purity chemical is indispensable for nuclear power generation, isotopic separation, and specialized research applications requiring precise uranium chemistry.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The primary feedstock for the gaseous diffusion and gas centrifuge processes used in uranium enrichment (producing low-enriched uranium for reactor fuel and high-enriched uranium for specialized uses).
• Uranium Processing: Intermediate in the conversion of uranium ore concentrates (yellowcake) into uranium dioxide (UO2) for nuclear fuel pellets or uranium metal.
• Isotope Separation & Analysis: Used in laboratory and industrial-scale separation of uranium isotopes (U-235 and U-238) for analytical, research, and medical purposes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Precursor in the deposition of uranium-containing films and coatings for advanced materials research.
• Nuclear Research & Development: Key reagent in studies involving uranium chemistry, metallurgy, and the development of new nuclear technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uranium Hexafluoride
CAS No.	7783-81-5
Molecular Formula	UF6
Molecular Weight	352.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Uranium(VI) fluoride; Uranium fluoride (UF6); Hexafluorouranium; Uranium fluoride; Uranium hexafluoride (UF6); 235-Uranium hexafluoride; 238-Uranium hexafluoride; Uranium fluoride (U-235)
EINECS	232-017-1

Quality Control

Our Uranium Hexafluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to meet the exacting standards of the nuclear industry. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing to verify critical parameters including isotopic composition (U-235 assay), chemical purity, and the absence of specified metallic and non-metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing results for assay, isotopic enrichment, and key impurity limits as per customer and regulatory specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and hazardous nature, Uranium Hexafluoride must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated to radioactive and corrosive materials, away from moisture, organic materials, and incompatible substances. Strict temperature control is required to maintain the solid phase and prevent excessive pressure buildup; specific temperature ranges are grade and container-dependent. All storage must comply with national and international regulations for radioactive and hazardous materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (UF6)	≥ 99.5%
U-235 Isotopic Enrichment	Natural (0.711%) or to customer specification
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)	≤ 0.01%
Metallic Impurities (Total)	≤ 100 ppm
Non-Volatile Impurities	≤ 50 ppm
Phase at 25°C	Solid

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