Experts assert that if the U.S. uses a bunker buster on Iran's Fordow facility, localized contamination is likely, but broader health risks appear minimal. Emily Caffrey from UAB highlights uranium hexafluoride's heavy gas properties, limiting its travel range. Edwin Lyman emphasizes that the isotopes present are among the least hazardous, suggesting any environmental threat would be relatively contained. However, the risk of uranium hexafluoride reacting with water to form hydrofluoric acid, a dangerous substance, remains a concern, yet is mitigated by the facility's underground structure.
Emily Caffrey, a health physics expert, notes that uranium hexafluoride is a heavy gas molecule, implying that contamination from an attack would likely remain localized to the site.
Edwin Lyman explains that the uranium isotopes present at the facility are at the low end of hazard concerning radioactive materials, indicating minimal health threat from a potential release.
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