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Uranium hydride (UH₃) is the most important hydride of the actinoid metals. This pyrophoric black powder is prepared by reaction with hydrogen at 300 °C (570 °F). 2U + 3H₂ → 2UH₃ This compound is useful chemically for the preparation of uranium compounds.
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