2 NH4[UF5] + 5 F2 → 2 UF6 + N2 + 8 HF
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 UIV - 4 e- → 2 UVI (oxidation)
10 F0 + 10 e- → 10 F-I (reduction)
2 N-III - 6 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
NH4[UF5] is a reducing agent, F2 is an oxidizing agent, NH4[UF5] is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- NH4[UF5]
- F2
Products:
- UF6 – Uranium hexafluoride , Uranium(VI) fluoride
- N2
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid , Hydrogen fluoride , Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution ; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C) ; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]