UF6
ceramic· UF6
Uranium hexafluoride (UF₆) is a volatile, crystalline compound and the primary feedstock material for uranium enrichment in the nuclear fuel cycle. It exists as a solid below 64°C and sublimes directly to a gas at higher temperatures, making it uniquely suited for gaseous diffusion and centrifuge-based separation processes. UF₆ is chosen over alternative uranium compounds because its volatility enables large-scale isotopic separation with established industrial infrastructure, though its extreme reactivity with moisture and corrosivity necessitate specialized handling, storage, and processing equipment.
nuclear fuel enrichmenturanium processingnuclear weapons material productionisotope separationspecialty chemical feedstockgas centrifuge applications
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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