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uranium tetrafluoride

chemical compound
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Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) is a green, crystalline compound. It is typically produced by reacting uranium dioxide with hydrogen fluoride at temperatures above 500°C, or by reacting uranium metal with fluorine. This compound is a precursor in the production of uranium hexafluoride. Uranium processing involves preparing uranium ore for various uses, with its primary value stemming from the radioactive and fissionable properties of its isotopes, particularly uranium-235.12

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