Description

Thorium Tetraboride is an advanced inorganic compound belonging to the class of refractory ceramic materials. This high-performance material is valued for its exceptional thermal stability, hardness, and unique electrical properties, making it a critical component in specialized industrial and research applications. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as nuclear technology, high-temperature ceramics, and materials science research where superior performance under extreme conditions is required.

Application

• Nuclear Technology: Investigated as a potential neutron absorber or component in control rod materials due to thorium's nuclear properties.
• Refractory Ceramics: Used in the formulation of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) for aerospace components, furnace linings, and thermal barrier coatings.
• Hard Materials & Coatings: Serves as a precursor or additive for producing extremely hard, wear-resistant coatings and cutting tools.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying the properties of boride compounds and advanced material synthesis.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Explored for specialized applications in electronic ceramics and semiconductor substrates due to its specific electrical characteristics.
• Catalysis: Potential use as a catalyst or catalyst support in high-temperature chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Tetraboride
CAS No.	12007-83-9
Molecular Formula	ThB4
Molecular Weight	295.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium Boride (ThB4); Tetraborane(10), thorium complex; Thorium(IV) boride; Thorium tetraboron; UNII-6I4K8B46WU; 6I4K8B46WU; Thorium boride (ThB4) (CAS 12007-83-9)
EINECS	234-523-9

Quality Control

Our Thorium Tetraboride is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant material safety and handling standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and elemental composition is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or industrial grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to the nature of the compound, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon) is recommended to prevent surface oxidation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystals
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Purity (ThB4)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm, 45 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP)	Contact for details
Oxygen Content	< 1.0%
Bulk Density	Contact for details

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