12076-62-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Uranium carbide.
• Synonyms: Uranium carbide.
• CAS NO: 12076-62-9
• Molecular Formula: MW:
• Molecular Weight: 254.07
• Mol File: 12076-62-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /gray cubic crystals
• Density: 12.700
• CAS DataBase Reference: Uranium carbide.(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Uranium carbide.(12076-62-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Uranium carbide.(12076-62-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 12076-62-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Uranium carbide (UC2) is a gray crystalline binary salt that decomposes in water. It is highly toxic and poses a radiation risk, making it a hazardous material to handle.

Uses

Used in Nuclear Energy Industry:
Uranium carbide is used as a nuclear reactor fuel due to its high energy density and ability to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. Its use in this industry is crucial for generating electricity through nuclear power plants.