Compound | Uranium Metal |
Formula | U |
Properties | Grayish-white, dense, silvery |
Boiling Point | 3818°C |
Melting Point | 1132°C |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, in acids. Insoluble in alkalies, and alcohol |
Reactions | Radioactive solid that is strongly electropositive. If confined in a container without air movement, it can ignite spontaneously. Moisture increases this reactivity. |