Agent Name |
Uranium trioxide |
CAS Number |
1344-58-7 |
Formula |
O3-U |
Major Category |
Physical Agents |
Synonyms |
Uranic oxide; Red uranium oxide; [Merck Index #9860] Uranyl oxide; Orange oxide; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
Description |
Yellow-red solid; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Comments |
See "Uranium and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
Melting point - decomposes; Insoluble in water; Soluble in HNO3 and HCl; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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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