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uranium hexafluoride |
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uranium hexafluoride [yə′rā·nē·əm ¦hek·sə′flu̇r‚īd] (inorganic chemistry) UF6Highly toxic, radioactive, corrosive, colorless crystals; soluble in carbon tetrachloride, fluorocarbons, and liquid halogens; it reacts vigorously with alcohol, water, ether, and most metals, and it sublimes; used to separate uranium isotopes in the gaseous-diffusion process. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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an over-filled cylinder of uranium fluoride gas being heated in steam chest suddenly ruptures, sending a cloud of toxic smoke boiling into the air. |
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