Thorium Fluoride

Name:
Thorium Fluoride
Detailed information:

M Formula:	ThF4
Properties:
White powder. Dehydrated between 200 and 300C. D (anhydrous) 6.32 (24C), mp 1111C, above 500C reacts with atmospheric moisture to form thorium oxyfluoride, ThOF2, and finally the oxide, ThO2. Forms a series of compounds with other metallic fluorides such as NaF and KF.
Grade:
79–80% ThO2.
Hazard:
Toxic material. TLV: 2.5 mg(F)/m3.
Use:
Production of thorium metal and magnesium-thorium alloys, high temperature ceramics. ThOF2 is used as a protective coating on reflective surfaces.