thorium oxide

Definitions

Electronics

• A heavy white crystalline powder whose chemical formula is ThO₂. Of all known oxides, it is that with the highest melting point. It is used, for instance, in high-temperature ceramics, as a nuclear fuel, and in optics. Also called thorium dioxide.
• synonymthorium dioxide

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