Agent Name |
Uranium dioxide |
CAS Number |
1344-57-6 |
Formula |
O2-U |
Major Category |
Physical Agents |
Synonyms |
Uranium oxide (UO2); [ChemIDplus] Uranous oxide; Black uranium oxide; [Merck Index] Uranium (IV) oxide; [Sax] Brown oxide; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
Description |
Brown to black powder; [Merck Index] |
Sources/Uses |
Occurs naturally in uraninite and pitchblende; Used in nuclear fuel; [Merck Index] |
Comments |
See "Uranium and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 2865 degrees C; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; Soluble in HNO3; [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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