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1Department of Radiochemistry, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai 201800, China. zhutiejian@sinap.ac.cn.
Dalton Transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)
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Abstract:
Thorium borides were synthesized via molten-salt electrochemistry in a NaCl-KCl-ThF4-KBF4 system at 973 K. The type of boride formed is influenced by the current density and B/Th molar ratio. Lower B/Th ratios favor ThB4, while higher ratios promote ThB6 formation. This method provides a green, low-temperature alternative for thorium compound synthesis, supporting sustainable TMSR fuel recycling.
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