MeSH definition : A radioactive element of the actinide series of metals. It has an atomic symbol Th,
atomic number 90, and atomic weight 232.04. It is used as fuel in nuclear reactors
to produce fissionable uranium isotopes. Because of its radioopacity, various thorium
compounds are used to facilitate visualization in roentgenography.;
CISMeF synonym : thorium 232;
MeSH CAS label : thorium;
MeSH Related Number : 7440-29-1 (Thorium);
Registry Number MeSH : 7440-29-1;
MeSH annotation : naturally radioactive; IM;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium;
A radioactive element of the actinide series of metals. It has an atomic symbol Th,
atomic number 90, and atomic weight 232.04. It is used as fuel in nuclear reactors
to produce fissionable uranium isotopes. Because of its radioopacity, various thorium
compounds are used to facilitate visualization in roentgenography.
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