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

 



 

##  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.

 

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 See also:- [ Labs and Research ](/audience/labs-and-research)
- [ Lab Chemical Safety Guidelines ](/topic-areas/lab-chemical-safety-guidelines)
- [ Radiation ](/topic-areas/radiation)