Description

Thorium-230 (230Th) is a naturally occurring radioactive isotope of thorium, a key member of the uranium-238 decay series. This product is essential for scientific research and industrial applications requiring precise radiometric dating and tracer studies. It is particularly valuable for researchers and industries involved in geochronology, nuclear forensics, and environmental monitoring of heavy metals and radionuclides.

Application

• Geochronology and Sediment Dating: Used as a crucial chronometer in uranium-thorium (U-Th) dating techniques to determine the age of marine sediments, corals, and carbonate formations.
• Nuclear Forensics and Safeguards: Serves as an important isotopic signature for tracking the origin and history of nuclear materials and monitoring nuclear fuel cycles.
• Environmental Tracer Studies: Applied in oceanography and hydrology to study particle fluxes, sediment mixing rates, and the biogeochemical cycling of elements in aquatic systems.
• Radiation Source Calibration: Utilized in the calibration of radiation detection equipment due to its specific α-decay properties.
• Scientific Research: Employed in fundamental nuclear chemistry and physics research to study decay processes and nuclear structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium-230
CAS No.	14269-63-7
Molecular Formula	Th
Molecular Weight	230.03313 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium 230; Thorium-230 isotope; 230Th isotope; Radioactive Thorium-230; Thorium, isotope of mass 230; Ionium (historical name for 230Th); U-230 (decay product of U-234)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium-230 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure isotopic purity and chemical consistency. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic composition, radionuclidic purity, and chemical form. We adhere to relevant guidelines for the safe handling and transportation of radioactive materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure, and well-ventilated area appropriate for radioactive materials, following ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles. Maintain at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature, it should be stored under conditions compliant with all national and international regulations governing radioactive substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Chemical Form)	Typically supplied in solution (e.g., nitric acid medium) or as a solid compound (e.g., oxide, nitrate). Contact for details.
Isotopic Purity (230Th)	> 99% (on thorium basis)
Radionuclidic Purity	Specified by gamma spectrometry. Major daughter radionuclides identified.
Chemical Purity (Th basis)	> 95% - 99.9% (Grade dependent)
Specific Activity	~ 7.6 x 10^3 Bq/mg (Calculated value)
Concentration / Total Activity	Customized to customer requirements.

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