uranyl ion
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The uranyl ion, with the chemical formula [UO2]2+, is a divalent radical that is a key component in many uranium compounds. In aqueous solutions, it is the most stable form of uranium, exhibiting a linear structure [O=U=O]2+. This ion is central to the chemistry of uranium, particularly in its +6 oxidation state. Uranyl compounds, such as uranates, are formed when a uranyl salt reacts with a base or through the fusion of uranium oxides with metal chlorides. Uranium itself is a radioactive chemical element of the actinoid series, atomic number 92, and is a significant nuclear fuel.123
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