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Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6)

  • William Case
  • Jul 2, 2022
  • 1 min read

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Uranium Hexaflouride

"Uranium hexafluoride is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of uranium combined with six atoms of fluorine. It is the chemical form of uranium that is used during the uranium enrichment process. Within a reasonable range of temperature and pressure, it can be a solid, liquid, or gas. Solid UF6 is a white, dense, crystalline material that resembles rock salt."

 
 
 

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