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Definition of UF₆
1.1. Names
UF₆ is commonly known as Uranium Hexafluoride.
1.2. Atomic Mass
UF₆ has an atomic mass of 238.03 g/mol.
1.3. Atomic mass and molecular structure
UF₆ consists of 1 uranium atom and 6 fluorine atoms.
1.4. Ion structure
UF₆ does not have a clear ion structure.

Properties of UF₆
2.1 Physical properties of UF₆
UF₆ is solid at room temperature, colorless, odorless, and has no clear pH value.
2.2. Chemical properties of UF₆
UF₆ primarily reacts with water to form UO₂F₂ and HF. It can also react with metals like Mg to form UF₄ and MgF₂.

Common chemical equations of UF₆
UF₆ + 2H₂O -> UO₂F₂ + 4HF(reactionwithwater)
UF₆ + 3Mg -> UF₄ + 3MgF₂(reactionwithmetal)

Synthesis of UF₆
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of UF₆
UF₆ is typically not synthesized in a lab environment due to its toxicity and difficult control.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of UF₆
Industrially, UF₆ is synthesized through the fluorination of uranium, where uranium reacts with fluorine gas.