Uranyl chloride

Uranyl chloride
[O=U=O]Cl2
Names
IUPAC name
Dichlorodioxouranium
Other names
Uranium(VI), dichlorodioxy
Uranium(VI) dichloride dioxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.315
EC Number
  • 232-246-1
UNII
  • hydrate: InChI=1S/2ClH.H2O.2O.U/h2*1H;1H2;;;/q;;;;;+2/p-2
    Key: DPJRXHIPGVVIJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • dihydrate: InChI=1S/2ClH.2H2O.2O.U/h2*1H;2*1H2;;;/q;;;;;;+2/p-2
    Key: FGKUZTMTIQYKJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • trihydrate: InChI=1S/2ClH.3H2O.2O.U/h2*1H;3*1H2;;;/q;;;;;;;+2/p-2
    Key: BYLGCROXFJTSJF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • [Cl-].O=[U+2]=O.[Cl-]
  • hydrate: O.O=[U+2]=O.[Cl-].[Cl-]
  • dihydrate: O.O.O=[U+2]=O.[Cl-].[Cl-]
  • trihydrate: O.O.O.O=[U+2]=O.[Cl-].[Cl-]
Properties
UO2Cl2
Molar mass 340.93 g·mol−1
Appearance bright yellow large crystals
Melting point Decomposes
Boiling point Decomposes
soluble
Solubility Soluble in alcohols, acetone and ethers, insoluble in benzene
Hazards
Safety data sheet (SDS) External MSDS
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Uranyl chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula UO2Cl2. It consists of uranyl cations UO2+2 and chloride anions Cl. It is fluorescent. Uranyl chloride also refers to inorganic compounds with the formula UO2Cl2(H2O)n where n = 0, 1, 2, or 3. These are yellow salts.