Compound | Uranium Oxide |
Synonyms | Uranium (IV) oxide, uranium dioxide, pitchblende, uranium fuel pellet |
Formula | UO2 |
Hill System Formula | O2U1 |
Molecular Weight | 270.028 |
CAS RN | [1344-57-6] |
Properties | Brown to copper-red to black crystals |
Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Density kg -3 | 10970 kg m-3 |
Melting point, °C | 2827°C |
Boiling point, °C | Decomposes |
Reactions | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures except for radioactive disintegration and excessive heat |