Raman scattering cross section and density measurements of UF6

We have applied laser Raman scattering to the measurement of the density of UF₆ vapor. A linear relation between scattering intensity and density is shown. We have also measured the absolute Raman scattering cross section of the 665 cm^?1 line of UF₆ by the substitution technique and obtained a value of 1.02±0.09×10^?29 cm²/sterad at 488 nm. Measurements of the line position and the depolarization ratio of this line are also reported.