Alpha Decay of Thorium-232

²³²Th → ²²⁸Ra + ⁴He

Ikhtisar

Thorium-232 alpha decays to radium-228 with a half-life of 14.05 billion years, longer than the age of the universe. Thorium is about 3-4 times more abundant than uranium in Earth's crust. The thorium fuel cycle is an alternative to uranium for nuclear energy with proliferation-resistance advantages.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Reaktan	Thorium Th	1	(s)
Produk	Radium Ra	1	(s)
Produk	Helium He	1	(g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Camping lantern mantles historically contained thorium oxide, which made them glow brightly when heated.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Thorium could fuel nuclear reactors with less long-lived waste than uranium. India has a major thorium reactor development program.

Sifat

Jenis: Nuclear
Dapat Dibalik: Tidak
Energi: Eksoterm
ΔH: -400000000,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

Alpha Decay of Radium-226 Alpha Decay of Radon-222 Neutron Capture by Uranium-238 Beta Decay of Iodine-131 Beta Decay of Strontium-90 Alpha Decay of Polonium-210 Americium-241 Alpha Decay Beta Decay of Cobalt-60 Plutonium-239 Fission Electron Capture by Beryllium-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Alpha Decay of Thorium-232?

The balanced equation is: ²³²Th → ²²⁸Ra + ⁴He.

What type of reaction is Alpha Decay of Thorium-232?

Alpha Decay of Thorium-232 is a nuclear reaction.

Is Alpha Decay of Thorium-232 exothermic or endothermic?

Alpha Decay of Thorium-232 is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -400000000.0 kJ/mol.