Lab Safety Guideline: Uranyl Acetate, Uranyl Formate, and Uranyl Nitrate

Summary

You must review this guideline before working with uranyl acetate (CAS 6159-44-0), uranyl formate (CAS 16984-59-1), or uranyl nitrate (CAS 13520-83-7).

Labs often use these water-soluble uranium compounds during uranium staining as high-contrast stains for electron microscopy.

Who is this for?

Lab and research staff.