Description

Thorium Fluoride (CAS NO 37311-34-5) is a high-purity inorganic salt of thorium, valued for its unique chemical and physical properties in advanced material science and nuclear applications. This compound is critical for industries requiring materials with specific optical characteristics and high-temperature stability. It is primarily utilized in sectors such as specialty glass manufacturing, nuclear technology, and research laboratories.

Application

• Optical Coating and Glass Manufacturing: Used as a component in the production of specialty glasses and lenses, particularly for applications requiring high refractive index and low dispersion.
• Nuclear Industry: Serves as a potential material in nuclear fuel cycles and as a component in certain types of reactor designs.
• Research & Development: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in chemical synthesis and materials science research for developing new compounds.
• Ceramics and Refractories: Acts as an additive to enhance the thermal and chemical resistance of advanced ceramic materials.
• Electronics: Used in the fabrication of certain electronic components where its dielectric properties are advantageous.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a high-purity analytical standard or reagent in spectroscopic and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Fluoride
CAS No.	37311-34-5
Molecular Formula	ThF4
Molecular Weight	308.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) fluoride; Thorium tetrafluoride; ThF4; Thorium fluoride (ThF4); Thorium fluoride tetrahydrate (when applicable); Contact for additional trade names and aliases.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, and all materials are accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ThF4)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm

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