UO2

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Uranium dioxide, also identified as urania or uranium(IV) oxide, exists as a radioactive, black crystalline substance derived from the mineral uraninite. Within the fields of ceramics and glass science, this oxide functions as a versatile colorant. Historically, it has been utilized to produce a diverse palette of hues, including yellow, orange, green, and black, depending on the glaze composition and firing atmosphere. Its role is strictly defined by its decorative contribution to surface aesthetics and coloration, rather than as a primary glass former or flux.