Thorium single-element material

Thorium single-element material material properties: Density 11.72 g/cm3, Young's modulus 79 GPa, Thermal conductivity 54 W/mK Typical uses include thorium...

Overview

metal · fertile nuclear material — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Thorium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 90 Th

Th; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Radioactive or isotope-sensitive material. This record is for materials search context only and is not handling, procurement, or design guidance.

Key material properties

Density	11.72 g/cm3
Young's modulus	79 GPa
Thermal conductivity	54 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	1750 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

thorium fuel cycle
high-temp alloy additive
tungsten electrode additive
optical glass

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Thorium single-element material?

The density of Thorium single-element material is 11.72 g/cm3.

What is Thorium single-element material used for?

Thorium single-element material is typically used for thorium fuel cycle, high-temp alloy additive, tungsten electrode additive and optical glass.

What condition does Thorium single-element material refer to?

Thorium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Thorium single-element material?

Thorium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: fertile nuclear material).