Agent Name |
Ammonium diuranate |
CAS Number |
7783-22-4 |
Formula |
H8-N2.O7-U2 |
Major Category |
Radiation Hazards |
Synonyms |
Incorrectly called "uranium yellow"; Sodium uranate is the true uranium yellow; [Merck Index #565] Ammonium uranate(VI); Ammonium uranate; Diammonium diuranate; Diammonium diuranium pentaoxide; Yellowcake; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
Description |
Red-yellow powder soluble in acids and ammonium carbonate solution; [Merck Index #565] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a black pigment to paint porcelain; Also used as a chemical reagent for alkaloids and in the production of UO2 and UF4; [Merck Index #565] |
Comments |
See "Uranium and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
Practically insoluble in water; [Merck Index] |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: URANIUM, RADIOACTIVE URANIUM COMPOUNDS IONIZING RADIATION
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