uranyl(2+)
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9 sectionsContents
- Structure and bonding
- Spectroscopy
- Aqueous chemistry
- Reactions
- Complexes
- Minerals
- Uses
- Health and environmental issues
- References
right|thumb|Ball-and-stick model of right|thumb|The uranyl ion, showing the U–O bond order of 3
The uranyl ion is an oxycation of uranium having the formula ; it is the most common form of uranium(VI). Uranyl is linear with two short U–O bonds of 180 picometers. Some important uranyl compounds are uranyl nitrate and several uranyl chlorides.