Thorium
| Formula / Notation | Th |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 232.04 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Thorium?
Thorium is a weakly radioactive actinide metal. It is about three times more abundant than uranium in Earth crust and is considered a potential future nuclear fuel in thorium reactors due to its favourable nuclear properties.
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Safety Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thorium is a weakly radioactive actinide metal. It is about three times more abundant than uranium in Earth crust and is considered a potential future nuclear fuel in thorium reactors due to its favourable nuclear properties.
Potential nuclear fuel in thorium-cycle reactors. Formerly used in gas mantles (thoriated mantles). Used in high-temperature ceramics and as alloying agent in magnesium alloys.
Radioactive; alpha emitter. Dust inhalation risk. Regulated as radioactive material. Long half-life (14.05 billion years) means it accumulates in the environment.
The formula or notation for Thorium is: Th