K3UF6

ceramic
· JVASP-108903· K3UF6

K3UF6 is a potassium uranium fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the family of fluoride-based ionic ceramics. This material is primarily of research and historical interest, used in nuclear fuel processing, uranium enrichment operations, and specialized fluoride chemistry applications where its chemical stability and fluoride content are advantageous. While not common in mainstream engineering, fluoride ceramics like K3UF6 are notable for their resistance to corrosive fluorine-containing environments and their role in nuclear fuel cycle chemistry, making them relevant to engineers working in nuclear materials, chemical processing, or specialized inorganic compound handling.

nuclear fuel processinguranium enrichment chemistryfluoride-resistant ceramicschemical process vesselsresearch applicationscorrosion-resistant environments

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.1173
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
2.500
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1880
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-3.075
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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