Description

Thorium Diselenide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ThSe₂. This material is of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialized industrial applications due to its unique electronic and structural properties derived from its actinide and chalcogenide composition. It is primarily utilized in research and development sectors focused on solid-state physics, materials science, and nuclear technology. Our supply ensures high-purity material suitable for demanding experimental and prototype applications.

Application

• Advanced Materials Research: Investigated for its electronic structure, magnetic properties, and potential as a semiconductor or thermoelectric material.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Used in fundamental research on actinide chalcogenides, crystal growth, and phase behavior under various conditions.
• Nuclear Technology R&D: Explored for potential applications in specialized nuclear fuel cycles or as a neutron source material due to the presence of thorium.
• Catalysis Development: Studied for potential catalytic properties in specialized chemical synthesis processes.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a precursor or target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques to create specialized coatings.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for calibration and method development in spectroscopic and elemental analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Diselenide
CAS No.	60763-24-8
Molecular Formula	ThSe₂
Molecular Weight	385.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) selenide; Dithorium tetraselenide; Thorium diselenide (ThSe2); Thorium selenide (ThSe2); Thorium selenide; ThSe₂; Thorium(4+) diselenide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thorium Diselenide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. All materials are subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques for elemental assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for the storage of inorganic materials. Due to the nature of the components, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to prevent surface oxidation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Th content, ICP-OES)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (ThSe₂ phase, XRD)	≥ 95 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Reported on COA

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