Uranium Pentafluoride (UF5)
Uranium pentafluoride (UF5) is an unstable intermediate fluoride of depleted uranium formed during UF6 production, used in specialized nuclear research. Classified in HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a uranium fluoride compound.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If spent nuclear fuel containing fluoride residues
Irradiated fuel elements fall under specific spent fuel provisions.
If other phosphides or non-fluoride uranium compounds
Heading 2853 covers other inorganic uranium compounds excluding fluorides.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use argon-purged, sealed containers due to extreme air/moisture sensitivity forming UO2F2
• Limited production volumes require verified supplier Certificates of Analysis for customs clearance
• Avoid general chemical shipping; requires Radioactive II Yellow III label regardless of activity
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Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4)
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4), also known as green salt, is a radioactive compound of depleted uranium used as an intermediate in nuclear fuel processing to produce uranium hexafluoride for enrichment. It falls under HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a fluoride compound of uranium depleted in U235, explicitly covered in this subheading for uranium fluorides.
Uranyl Fluoride (UO2F2)
Uranyl fluoride (UO2F2) is a hydrated uranium(VI) fluoride compound used in nuclear fuel reprocessing and analytical chemistry. It qualifies for HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a chemically defined fluoride of depleted uranium.
Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) Depleted
Depleted uranium hexafluoride (UF6) is a volatile radioactive compound used in gaseous diffusion or centrifuge processes for uranium isotope separation. Classified under HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a uranium fluoride compound from depleted uranium (U235 content below natural levels).
Depleted Uranium Trifluoride (UF3)
Uranium trifluoride (UF3), derived from depleted uranium, serves as a reducing agent in nuclear metallurgy and fuel fabrication. Falls precisely under HTS 2844.30.20.20 for uranium fluorides from depleted sources.