Description

Thorium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional thermal stability and refractory properties. This material is critical in high-temperature industrial applications where material integrity under extreme conditions is paramount. It is primarily utilized in specialized sectors such as aerospace, nuclear technology, and advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Application

• Refractory Materials: As a key component in linings for high-temperature furnaces and reactors due to its excellent thermal stability.
• Nuclear Industry: Potential use in control rod applications and as a neutron-absorbing material in specialized reactor designs.
• Aerospace Components: For manufacturing heat shields and other components that must withstand extreme thermal and oxidative environments.
• Advanced Ceramics: As an additive to enhance the hardness, wear resistance, and thermal properties of technical ceramics.
• Electrode Material: In specialized electrochemical applications requiring conductive, inert, and high-melting-point electrodes.
• Research & Development: For academic and industrial research into novel materials, catalysis, and high-energy physics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Boride
CAS No.	12229-63-9
Molecular Formula	ThB6 (primary form)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Thorium Hexaboride; Thorium Boride (ThB6); Diborathorane; Thorium(IV) Boride; Thorium Boride (ThB4); Thorium Boride (ThB12); Boron Thorium Alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium Boride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including metallic purity, boride content, and particle size distribution. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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 its nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere to prevent surface oxidation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (ThB6 Content)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	≤ 0.5% total
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.