Thorium potassium fluoride is an inorganic compound, double potassium and thorium fluoride with the formula KThF 5 , crystals.
| Thorium potassium fluoride | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Systematic name | Thorium potassium fluoride |
| Traditional names | Thorium Potassium Fluoride |
| Chem. formula | KThF 5 |
| Physical properties | |
| Molar mass | 366.13 g / mol |
| Density | 4.8 g / cm³ |
Physical Properties
Thorium potassium fluoride forms trigonal crystal crystals, space group R 3 , cell parameters a = 1.5713 nm, c = 1.0462 nm, Z = 18.
Application
- Pure thorium is obtained by electrolysis of KThF 5 melt and alkali metal chloride.
Literature
- Chemical Encyclopedia / Editorial Board: Knunyants I.L. et al. - M .: Soviet Encyclopedia, 1995. - T. 4. - 639 p. - ISBN 5-82270-092-4 .
- Chemistry Handbook / Editorial: Nikolsky B.P. et al. - 2nd ed., rev. - M.-L.: Chemistry, 1966. - T. 1. - 1072 p.