Ammonium uranium carbonate

Synonyms

Tetraammonium uranyl tricarbonate, of uranium depleted in uranium-235; [ChemIDplus] (HB-8-22-111'1'1''1'')-Tris[carbonato(2-)-kappaO,kappaO']dioxouranate(4-) ammonium (1:4); Ammonium dioxotricarbonatouranate(VI); Uranium ammonium carbonate; Uranyl ammonium carbonate; [Merck Index]

Category

Radioactive Compounds

Description

Yellow solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used in uranium yellow glazes; [Merck Index]

Comments

Decomposed by air; [Merck Index] See "Uranium" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Uranium in urine = 200 ug/L at end of shift; [ACGIH]

0.2 mg/m3, as U

0.6 mg/m3, as U

0.05 mg/m3, as U (sol. compds)

10 mg/m3, as U

Yes

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Ceramics making
• Enameling