Alpha Decay of Thorium-232

232Th → 228Ra + 4He

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Thorium Th 1 (s)
生成物 Radium Ra 1 (s)
生成物 Helium He 1 (g)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

トリウムはウランよりも長寿命廃棄物が少ない原子炉燃料となる可能性があります。インドは主要なトリウム原子炉開発プログラムを進めています。

特性

タイプ
Nuclear
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-400000000.0 kJ/mol

関連する反応

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.