Description

Thorium Fluoride (CAS NO 13709-59-6) is a high-purity inorganic fluoride compound of significant industrial importance. It serves as a critical precursor material in advanced manufacturing and energy sectors, valued for its unique chemical and physical properties. This material is essential for manufacturers and research institutions involved in optics, nuclear technology, and specialized metallurgy, where precise material composition is paramount.

Application

• Optical Coating and Lens Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized optical components, including lenses and coatings for infrared and ultraviolet applications, due to its low refractive index and high transmission in specific wavelengths.
• Nuclear Industry: Acts as a key material in certain nuclear fuel cycles and as a component in radiation-resistant glass and ceramics.
• Metallurgy and Alloy Production: Employed as a fluoride flux or additive in the processing of reactive metals like magnesium and thorium alloys to control slag composition and remove impurities.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing thorium-containing thin films in semiconductor and advanced material research.
• Laboratory Research & Synthesis: Utilized as a high-purity starting reagent or catalyst in inorganic and solid-state chemistry research.
• Ceramics and Glass Formulation: Incorporated into specialized glass and ceramic formulations to modify thermal, optical, or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Fluoride
CAS No.	13709-59-6
Molecular Formula	ThF4
Molecular Weight	308.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) fluoride; Thorium tetrafluoride; ThF4; Thorium fluoride (ThF4); Thorium fluoride tetrafluoride
EINECS	237-257-1

Quality Control

Our Thorium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis via ICP-MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ThF4)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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