Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label |
|---|---|---|
| 7783-81-5 | 2977 | Radioactive Corrosive |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | |
| Uranium (soluble compounds, as U) | URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE |
What are the hazards of uranium?
Inhaling large concentrations of uranium can cause lung cancer from the exposure to alpha particles. Uranium is also a toxic chemical, meaning that ingestion of uranium can cause kidney damage from its chemical properties much sooner than its radioactive properties would cause cancers of the bone or liver.
What state of matter is uranium hexafluoride?
Uranium hexafluoride can be a solid, liquid, or gas, depending on its temperature and pressure. At atmospheric pressure (14.7 psia), UF6 is a solid below a temperature of 134°F (57°C) and a gas at temperatures above 134°F. Solid UF6 is a white, dense, crystalline material that resembles rock salt.
Is uranium a hazardous material?
* Uranium is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is regulated by OSHA and is cited by ACGIH, DOT, NIOSH, and HHAG. * This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List because it is a CARCINOGEN.
Is uo2 radioactive?
Uranium dioxide or uranium(IV) oxide (UO2), also known as urania or uranous oxide, is an oxide of uranium, and is a black, radioactive, crystalline powder that naturally occurs in the mineral uraninite. It is used in nuclear fuel rods in nuclear reactors.
What is the name for uf6?
Uranium hexafluoride
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.
Can touching uranium harm you?
It’s relatively safe to handle. It’s weakly radioactive and is primarily an alpha particle emitter. Alpha particles are very large so they can’t really penetrate your outer layers of dead skin to damage living tissue. Just wash your hands afterward.
Is uf6 toxic?
Highly toxic by inhalation, Highly toxic by ingestion. Corrosive. Kidney, Liver, Lungs, Brain, Skin, Eyes. Hazard statement(s) H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
What is the chemical name of HF?
Hydrogen fluoride is a chemical compound that contains fluorine. It can exist as a colorless gas or as a fuming liquid, or it can be dissolved in water. When hydrogen fluoride is dissolved in water, it may be called hydrofluoric acid.
