Description

Thorium Iodide is an inorganic salt of thorium and iodine, widely recognized for its role in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. Its primary commercial value lies in its utility as a high-purity precursor for advanced inorganic and organometallic compounds. This product is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers operating in the fields of specialty chemicals, nuclear technology, and materials science. We supply high-grade Thorium Iodide CAS NO 7790-49-0 to meet the stringent demands of these global markets.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for the preparation of other thorium compounds and complex organothorium reagents.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development and study of novel inorganic materials and catalysts.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed in specialized research applications within nuclear chemistry and fuel cycle studies.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard and research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Optical Material Development: Investigated for potential use in the creation of specialized optical crystals and glasses.
• Vapor Deposition Processes: Explored as a potential source material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for thin-film applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Iodide
CAS No.	7790-49-0
Molecular Formula	ThI4
Molecular Weight	739.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) iodide; Tetraiodothorium; Thorium tetraiodide; Thorium iodide (ThI4); Thorium iodide, anhydrous
EINECS	232-207-5

Quality Control

Our Thorium Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the specifications required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ThI4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %

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