uranyl
- noun
- /ˈjʊrəˌnɪl/
- Specialized
:
uranilo
- In the laboratory, uranyl nitrate was added to begin the precipitation reaction.
- uranyl acetate
Examples
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The uranyl ion is essential in various chemical reactions.
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The bright yellow color of uranyl compounds makes them useful in porcelain glazing.
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Scientists detected uranyl ions in the water sample near the old mine.
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Scientists study uranyls for their unique properties.
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Chemists often study uranyl compounds to understand their behavior in nuclear reactions.
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The research focused on the properties of uranyl ions in various chemical environments.
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In the laboratory, scientists were able to synthesize a stable form of uranyl chloride.
Synonyms
A charged particle made of uranium and oxygen that forms salts with acids
A group made of a uranium atom joined to two oxygen atoms that often forms salts
Compounds
- Specialized
A group made of a uranium atom joined to two oxygen atoms that often forms salts
- Specialized
A yellow substance that dissolves in water, contains uranium and is used in nuclear labs
- Specialized
A charged particle made of uranium and oxygen that forms salts with acids
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Uranyl comes from uranium, a metal named after the planet Uranus, plus the chemical ending -yl, which means a 'group' or 'part' in chemistry. So uranyl is the uranium 'group' UO2, a charged part that forms salts and often gives a bright yellow colour.
