Description

Thorium(4+) Acetate is an inorganic salt of thorium and acetic acid, primarily utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its controlled purity and consistent composition are critical for applications requiring high-performance ceramic and optical components. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the nuclear, electronics, and specialized catalyst industries.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of thorium dioxide (ThO2) ceramics and refractory materials.
• Starting material in research for solid oxide fuel cells and other high-temperature electrochemical devices.
• Catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Component in the manufacture of specialized optical glasses with high refractive indices.
• Raw material for producing other thorium compounds in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.
• Used in nuclear technology research for fuel cycle studies and material testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium(4+) Acetate
CAS No.	13075-28-0
Molecular Formula	Th(C2H3O2)4 or C8H12O8Th
Molecular Weight	468.17 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Thorium Acetate; Thorium(IV) Acetate; Acetic Acid, Thorium(4+) Salt; Tetrakis(acetato)thorium; Thorium Tetraacetate
EINECS	235-966-1

Quality Control

Our Thorium(4+) Acetate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial and research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Thorium content)	≥ 48.0 % (as Th)
Purity (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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