Description

Thorium Aluminide is an intermetallic compound of thorium and aluminum, identified by CAS No. 12043-43-5. This advanced material is valued for its high-temperature stability and specific metallurgical properties, making it a subject of interest in specialized material science and nuclear technology research. It is primarily utilized in high-performance alloy development and as a component in advanced nuclear fuel cycles. Researchers and engineers in aerospace, nuclear energy, and advanced metallurgy sectors require this compound for its unique characteristics under extreme conditions.

Application

• Advanced Alloy Component: Used as an additive in the development of high-strength, heat-resistant aluminum and magnesium alloys for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Nuclear Fuel Research: Investigated as a potential component or coating material in advanced nuclear fuel systems and reactor designs due to thorium's nuclear properties.
• Gettering Material: Employed in high-vacuum systems and certain electronic applications to absorb reactive gases.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Serves as a fuel in specialized pyrotechnic mixtures for military and aerospace applications, such as flares and igniters.
• Catalysis Research: Studied as a catalyst or catalyst support in specific high-temperature chemical synthesis processes.
• Material Science Studies: A key compound for academic and industrial research into the properties of intermetallics and actinide-bearing materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Aluminide
CAS No.	12043-43-5
Molecular Formula	Al4Th
Molecular Weight	275.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Thoride; Thorium Tetraaluminide; Thorium Aluminum Alloy; ThAl4; Thorium(IV) Aluminide; Tetraluminum Thorium; Thorium-Aluminum Intermetallic
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium Aluminide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and material integrity. Quality assurance includes verification of chemical composition, phase purity via X-ray diffraction (XRD), and analysis of metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with each shipment. We adhere to relevant nuclear material handling and safety standards, and specifications can be developed to meet specific research or project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and hygroscopic, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. The recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container must be kept securely sealed in a dedicated, well-ventilated area appropriate for handling specialty metals and compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to metallic solid pieces or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Al4Th phase structure
Assay (Thorium content)	≥ 84.0 % (by ICP-OES)
Major Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details
Particle Size (if powder)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Loss on Drying (LOD)	< 0.5 %

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