Thorium trichloride


Thorium trichloride is a binary inorganic compound of thorium metal and chlorine with the chemical formula.

Synthesis

The compound can be prepared by reducing thorium tetrachloride at 800 °C:
Also a reaction of both elements:
Other reactions are also known.

Physical properties

The compound forms crystals of the uranium trichloride crystal system.

Chemical properties

Above 630 °C thorium trichloride dissociates into the dichloride and tetrachloride.

Uses

Thorium trichloride is supposed to be used in a dual fluid reactor as reactor fuel.