Thorium is an important alloying material in magnesium as it provides greater strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures. Thorium oxide is used as an industrial catalyst.
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Thorium is a source of nuclear energy. It is about three times more abundant than uranium and as abundant as lead. More energy can be obtained from thorium than can be obtained from both uranium and fossil fuels. Today, efforts are being made to develop nuclear power plants with thorium reactors.
Thorium dioxide was previously added to the glass to increase the refractive index during production, and special glass was produced for use in high-quality camera lenses.
Thorium occurs in nature as the minerals taurite, uranotorite and thorianite. The most important commercial resource is in the mineral monazite. Various methods are used to produce the metal, such as reduction of thorium oxide with calcium or electrolysis of fluoride.
In its liquid state, thorium has a larger temperature range than any other element, with a melting and boiling point of 3.000 degrees. Thorium dioxide has the highest melting point of all known oxides. When pure, thorium is a silvery-white metal that is stable in air and retains its luster for several months. When contaminated with oxide, thorium tarnishes, turns gray, and eventually black.
In the tests and analyzes carried out in our institution, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also thorium (Th) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.
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