Crystal Structure of Thorium (Th) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Thorium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Th?

In the case of Thorium the crystalline structure is Cubic: Face centered. There is a lot of cool facts about Thorium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Thorium Overview

Thorium Crystal Structure

Cubic: Face centered

Atomic Number

90

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

232,0381

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Uses

Used in making strong alloys. Also in ultraviolet photoelectric cells. It is a common ingredient in high-quality lenses. Bombarded with neutrons make uranium-233, a nuclear fuel.

Sources

Found in various minerals like monazite and thorite.

Description

Heavy, gray, soft, malleable, ductile, radioactive metal.

Atomic Symbol

Th

Name Origin

Named for Thor, Norse god of thunder.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius
Year: 1828
Location: Sweden

Want to learn more details and data about Thorium (Th)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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