Uranyl fluoride
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Uranyl fluoride is the inorganic compound with the formula UO2F2. As shown by x-ray crystallography, the uranyl (UO22+) centers are complemented by six fluoride ligands.[1]
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Uranium fluoride oxide | |
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Uranium oxyfluoride | |
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UO2F2 | |
Molar mass | 308.02 g/mol |
Melting point | Decomposes @ 300 °C |
Boiling point | Sublimes |
Solubility in other solvents | VS |
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H300, H330, H373, H411 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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This salt is very soluble in water as well as hygroscopic. It is formed in the hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6):
- UF6 + 2 H2O → UO2F2 + 4 HF
It can also be formed in the hydrofluorination of uranium trioxide (UO3):
- UO3 + 2 HF → UO2F2 + H2O[2]