Description

Thorium Chloride is a key inorganic salt of the actinide series, valued for its role in specialized high-temperature and nuclear applications. Its unique chemical properties make it an essential precursor material in advanced industrial and research sectors. This product is primarily required by manufacturers in the nuclear energy, metallurgy, and high-purity materials synthesis industries.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Serves as a precursor in the production of thorium-based nuclear fuels and as a starting material for thorium metal.
• High-Temperature Materials: Used in the manufacture of refractory ceramics and coatings for aerospace and energy applications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and petrochemical reactions.
• Optical Material Production: Employed in the manufacturing of specialized glasses and crystals with unique optical properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying actinide chemistry and developing new materials.
• Metallurgy: Used in the production of magnesium-thorium and other specialty alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Chloride
CAS No.	10026-08-1
Molecular Formula	ThCl4
Molecular Weight	373.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) chloride; Thorium tetrachloride; Tetrachlorothorium; Thorium chloride (ThCl4); NSC 176952
EINECS	233-042-0

Quality Control

Our Thorium Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of nuclear and high-tech material supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms
Assay (ThCl4)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Radioactive Purity	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.