Uranyl fluoride is the inorganic compound with the formula UO2F2.
It is most notable as a contaminant in the production of uranium tetrafluoride.
[1] As shown by X-ray crystallography, the uranyl (UO22+) centers are complemented by six fluoride ligands.
[2] This salt is very soluble in water as well as hygroscopic.
It is formed in the hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6): It can also be formed in the hydrofluorination of uranium trioxide (UO3): This inorganic compound–related article is a stub.