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Is thorium actual or potential resource?
Thorium is an important potential resource for the future.
Is thorium a more abundant nuclear fuel than uranium?
Today thorium is used as nuclear fuel only in India; very probable the future will be different.
What element makes possible future nuclear fuel?
One of the key elements considered for future nuclear fuel is thorium. Unlike uranium, thorium is more abundant and produces less long-lived radioactive waste when used in nuclear reactors. Additionally, thorium can be converted into uranium-233, which is fissile and can sustain a nuclear reaction. This makes thorium a promising candidate for safer and more sustainable nuclear energy solutions in the future.
Which elements are used for nuclear reactors in India?
Uranium. There is some interest in using thorium in the future. Thorium cannot be used directly as fuel in a reactor as it does not fission, it requires a fast breeder reactor to convert it to Uranium-233 which does fission.
How is thorium used for in the human body?
Thorium has no biological role. Thorium is a heavy, radioactive metal which is not used in the human body.
Where is the world largest thorium deposits found?
The largest thorium deposits in the world are found in Australia, India, and the United States. These countries have significant reserves of thorium that could potentially be used as a source of nuclear energy in the future.
How is thorium used in the human body?
Thorium is not used in the human body. While thorium is a naturally occurring element, it is not essential for human health and can be harmful if ingested or inhaled, as it is radioactive. It is primarily used in industrial and energy applications.
Is thorium dioxide in nuclear medicine?
Thorium is not used in nuclear medicine.
Will thorium powered reactors be built?
Yes, thorium was used as a fertile material in nuclear reactors.
What element combines with thorium to make useful stuff?
O: Thorium oxide, ThO2 - many important uses, see the link F: Thorium tetrafluoride, ThF4 - used as antireflection layer in optics C: Thorium carbide, ThC - used as nuclear fuel
What are the names of the isotopes of thorium?
The main isotopes of thorium are thorium-232, thorium-230, and thorium-229. Thorium-232 is the most abundant and stable isotope of thorium, while thorium-230 and thorium-229 are radioactive isotopes that undergo decay processes.
Common commpouds of thorium?
Hazards and Health Considerations: Thorium presents both a toxic and radiological hazard. Toxicologically, it causes heavy metal poisoning similar to lead or the uranium isotopes. Biologically, thorium accumulates in the skeletal system where it has a biological half-life of 200 years, the same as plutonium. An M 17 protective mask and standard anti-contamination clothing will adequately protect against thorium.
