uranium dicarbide
- CAS NO.：12071-33-9
- Empirical Formula: C2U
- Molecular Weight: 262.05
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-03-31 17:23:24
What is uranium dicarbide?
Chemical properties
Gray crystals. Decomposes in water; slightly soluble in alcohol.
Physical properties
Transition tetragonal to cubic at 1765°C. Decomposes in H2O, slightly soluble in alcohol. Used in microsphere pellets to fuel nuclear reactors.
The Uses of uranium dicarbide
Crystals, pellets, or microspheres for nuclear reactor fuel.
Hazard
Highly toxic, radiation risk.
Properties of uranium dicarbide
| Melting point: | 2350°C |
| Boiling point: | 4370°C |
| Density | 11.300 |
| solubility | reacts with H2O; slightly soluble in ethanol |
| form | gray tetragonal crystals |
| color | gray tetragonal crystals, crystalline |
| Water Solubility | decomposes in H2O; slightly soluble alcohol [HAW93] |
| Crystal Structure | Tetragonal |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 12071-33-9 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Uranium carbide (UC2) (12071-33-9) |
Safety information for uranium dicarbide
Computed Descriptors for uranium dicarbide
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