In the gaseous diffusion process of uranium enrichment, the natural uranium is converted into gaseous ________________?
Correct answer: B. Uranium hexafluoride
- A. Uranium oxide
- B. Uranium hexafluoride
- C. Uranium carbide
- D. Uranium sulphate
Explanation
Uranium is converted to uranium hexafluoride, UF₆, because it is sufficiently volatile to form a gas for isotope separation. Uranium oxides, carbides, and sulphates are not suitable gaseous feed materials for diffusion enrichment.
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