Thorium, 10 g

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