Thorium dioxide | chemical compound | Britannica (original) (raw)

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monazite

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  In monazite
  …monazite frequently contains 10–12 percent thorium dioxide (ThO2) and thus represents a major commercial source of thorium as well. Countries in which monazite is mined include India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Brazil. For detailed physical properties, see phosphate mineral (table).
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preparation

• In thorium processing: Thorium dioxide
  The only other thorium compound of any industrial significance is ThO2, known as thoria. For nuclear applications, thoria is prepared by calcination of thoroughly purified Th(NO3)4. Thoria also finds some application as a refractory material in various high-temperature processes.
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