Description

Thorium (IV) Nitrate Tetrahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the actinide element thorium, supplied as a crystalline solid. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced research and specialized industrial processes, valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance. It is primarily utilized in nuclear technology research, materials science, and as a starting material for synthesizing other thorium compounds.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research: Used in studies related to thorium-based nuclear fuels and fuel reprocessing.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing thorium oxide and other catalytic materials.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Employed in the production of high-refractive-index optical glasses and refractory ceramics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a standard or reagent in specific analytical procedures and radiometric dating techniques.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the deposition of thin films for electronic components.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for the preparation of various organothorium and inorganic thorium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium (IV) Nitrate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13470-07-0
Molecular Formula	Th(NO3)4 • 4H2O
Molecular Weight	552.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium nitrate tetrahydrate; Thorium tetranitrate tetrahydrate; Nitric acid, thorium(4+) salt, tetrahydrate; Thorium(4+) nitrate tetrahydrate; Thorium nitrate (Th(NO3)4), tetrahydrate; Thorium(IV) nitrate hydrate; Thorium nitrate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Thorium (IV) Nitrate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and physical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ThO2 basis)	≥ 46.0 %
Purity (Th(NO3)4•4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Water of Crystallization	12.0 - 14.0 %

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