Thorium(IV) sulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Th(SO4)2.
Properties
Thorium(IV) sulfate forms several hydrates, including the dihydrate, tetrahydrate, octahydrate and nonahydrate. The dihydrate occurs as an intermediate in the dehydration of higher hydrates, while the crystal structure of the octahydrate has been determined.
In very dilute aqueous solution, thorium(IV) sulfate can hydrolyse to form the basic sulfate Th(OH)2SO4.
Preparation Thorium(IV) sulfate can be prepared by reacting hydrated thorium dioxide with sulfuric acid.
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