Uranium Dioxide

UO₂

IUPAC: Uranium(IV) oxide

CAS: 1344-57-6

Genel Bakış

Uranium dioxide is the standard nuclear fuel used in most commercial nuclear reactors. It has a remarkably high melting point and excellent radiation resistance.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Uranium U 1 238,0300

Elementel Bileşim

O
Oxygen ×2
11,8%
U
Uranium ×1
88,1%

Kullanımlar

  • • Nuclear reactor fuel
  • • Nuclear research

İlginç Gerçekler

  • ✦ A single uranium fuel pellet (7g) contains as much energy as 1 tonne of coal

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Radioactive
  • ⚠ Toxic heavy metal

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[U+4]

Özellikler

Tür
oxide
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
270,03 g/mol
Yoğunluk
10,9700 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
2865,0 °C
Çözünürlük
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
270,0406
TPSA
2,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

İlgili Bileşikler

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uranium Dioxide?
Uranium Dioxide (UO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Uranium(IV) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Uranium Dioxide?
Uranium Dioxide has a molar mass of 270.03 g/mol.
What state is Uranium Dioxide at room temperature?
Uranium Dioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Uranium Dioxide organic or inorganic?
Uranium Dioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Uranium Dioxide?
Uranium Dioxide (UO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Uranium (U).