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Thorium, 10 g

Thorium, 10 g

$845.35

Key features and details

Thorium

SKU: 0521879910

CAS Number:
15117-56-3
Molecular Weight:
232.038 g/mol
Packaging size:
10 g
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Product Description

Thorium

Application Notes

Thorium is used as fuel in nuclear reactors to produce fissionable uranium isotopes. Because of its radioopacity, various thorium compounds are used to facilitate visualization in roentgenography.

Usage Statement

This rare chemical product is available for immediate delivery and is sold "as is". All sales are final. MP Biomedicals does not collect analytical data for this product however, analytical tests may be performed upon custom request for bulk orders.

Specifications
SKU 0521879910
Application Notes Thorium is used as fuel in nuclear reactors to produce fissionable uranium isotopes. Because of its radioopacity, various thorium compounds are used to facilitate visualization in roentgenography.
Auto Ignition 270°C
Base Catalog Number 21879910
Boiling Point 4788 °C
CAS # 15117-56-3
Density 11.7 g/cu cm
Hazard Statements H317
Melting Point 1750 °C
Molecular Weight 232.038 g/mol
Pack Size 10 g
Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory protection: Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed. Hand protection: Handle with gloves Skin and body protection: Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect. Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Solubility Insoluble in water | soluble in hydrochloric acid - sulfuric acid - aqua regia | slightly soluble in nitric acid
Usage Statement This rare chemical product is available for immediate delivery and is sold "as is". All sales are final. MP Biomedicals does not collect analytical data for this product however, analytical tests may be performed upon custom request for bulk orders.
Vapor Pressure 1 Pa at 2360 °C | 10 Pa at 2634 °C | 100 Pa at 2975 °C | 1 kPa at 3410 °C | 10 kPa at 3986 °C |100 kPa at 4782 °C
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