Compound | Thorium Hydroxide |
Synonyms | Thorium Tetrahydroxide |
Formula | Th(OH)4 |
Molecular Formula | H4O4Th |
Molecular Weight | 300.068 |
CAS RN | [13825-36-0] |
Properties | Prepared by addition of alkali to a solution of Th++++ salt, yielding a gelatinous precipitate which is subsequently dehydrate; absorbs CO2 to form ThOCO3 [KIR83] |
Melting Point, °C | Decomposes |
Reactions | At high pressure, thorium(IV) hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide, and produce thorium carbonate hemihydrate |