| Agent Name |
Thorium nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
13823-29-5 |
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| Formula |
H4-N4-O12.Th |
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| Major Category |
Physical Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Nitric acid, thorium(4+) salt; Thorium nitrate ((Th(NO3)4)); Thorium tetranitrate; Thorium(4+) nitrate; Thorium(IV), nitrate; UN2976; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
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| Description |
White crystalline material; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical reagent; Used with 1% cerium nitrate to make mantles for lanterns; [Merck Index # 9376] |
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| Comments |
An alpha emitter with small beta and gamma emission; Toxic if ingested or inhaled; In fire, toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced. "Minimal radiation hazard in transport. No protective shielding for packages is required." [CAMEO] See "Thorium." |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: THORIUM NITRATE THORIUM, ELEMENTAL THORIUM COMPOUNDS IONIZING RADIATION
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