Description

Thorium Oxyfluoride is an inorganic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued for its role as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is crucial for producing high-purity thorium metal and specialized ceramics with unique thermal and refractory properties. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the nuclear, metallurgical, and advanced ceramics sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for specialized applications.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of thorium-based nuclear fuels and targets.
• Metallurgy: Serves as a precursor for the production of high-purity thorium metal via reduction processes.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used in the formulation of specialized ceramics requiring high thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a fluorinating agent or catalyst precursor in select inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying thorium chemistry and developing new materials.
• Optical Coatings: Investigated for use in the deposition of thin films for specialized optical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Oxyfluoride
CAS No.	13597-30-3
Molecular Formula	ThOF2
Molecular Weight	286.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium Fluoride Oxide; Thorium Difluoride Oxide; Thorium Oxide Fluoride; ThOF2; Oxythorium Fluoride; Difluoroxothorium; Thorium Oxyfluoride (ThOF2)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium Oxyfluoride is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Quality assurance is aligned with industry best practices for specialty inorganic compounds.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its fluoride/strong alkali chemical properties, ensure segregation from reactive substances. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (ThOF2)	≥ 99.0%
Thorium (Th) Content	Contact for details
Fluoride (F) Content	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Particle Size	Customizable (upon request)

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