Name | THORIUM |
Synonyms | 90Th Torio THORIUM Thorium-232 Thorium, pyrophoric thorium metal,pyrophoric THORIUM PLASMA EMISSION STANDARD |
CAS | 7440-29-1 |
EINECS | 231-139-7 |
Molecular Formula | Th |
Molar Mass | 232.04 |
Density | 1.03g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 1750° (Katzin, Sonnenberger); mp 1690° (Cuthbert) |
Boling Point | bp ~3800° |
Water Solubility | soluble acids; insoluble H2O, alkalies [HAW93] |
Appearance | soft gray-white metal |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic |
Risk Codes | R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 3264 8/PG 3 |
Hazard Class | 7 |
Packing Group | Commercial |
(IARC) carcinogen classification | 1 (Vol. 78, 100D) 2012 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
category | more flammable solids |
explosive hazard characteristics | dust explosion in fire |
flammability hazard characteristics | powder is flammable when exposed to open flame, high temperature and oxidant |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from oxidant |
fire extinguishing agent | dry sand, dry powder |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |