Abstract
It is shown that on exposure to neutrons, UF 6 decomposes (apparently into UF 6 and fluorine). The G value is about 0·5 mole/100 eV, or 0·21 mole hr −1 kW −1 expended in the gas. It is shown also that recombination of the decomposition products of UF 6 takes place under irradiation; equilibrium concentrations of fluorine and UF 6 are set up which depend on the dose-rate. When mixed with fluorine, UF 6 is stable to radiation even at room temperature, and could be used as a heat-exchange material for reactors.
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