Uranium boride

Fire-resistant solid

Fixed

12.7 g · cm -3

2430 ° C

Risk

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Urandiborid is a chemical compound consisting of boron and uranium

Production and representation

Urandiborid can be obtained by reaction of uranium ( III) hydride with boron at 1300 to 1400 ° C.

Properties

Urandiborid is a very stable, fire-proof and water-insoluble compound. It reacts with oxygen more rapidly than pure uranium but slowly with water and nitrogen.

Use

Are investigated ways to bind uranium-bearing radioactive waste as Urandiborid, and thus allow a long-term safe storage. Furthermore Urandiborid is used in radiation therapy where it is implanted directly in the form of microspheres in the treatment sites in the body, and remains there for a longer period.