Uranium hexafluoride (UF_6)
Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-002387
A white solid obtained by chemical treatment of U_3O_8and which forms a vapor at temperatures above 56 degrees Centigrade. UF_6 is the form of uranium required for the enrichment process.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENE-002387 |
|---|---|
| Field | Energy |
| Subject | Nuclear |
| Abbreviation | UF_6 |
| References | EIA Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Uranium hexafluoride (UF_6)",
"field": "Energy",
"definition": "A white solid obtained by chemical treatment of U_3O_8and which forms a vapor at temperatures above 56 degrees Centigrade. UF_6 is the form of uranium required for the enrichment process.",
"abbreviation": "UF_6",
"subject": "Nuclear",
"references": [
"EIA Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/uranium-hexafluoride-uf-6/"
}
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