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Thor — Thorium

Monster name: Thor

Thorium

Atomic number
90
Symbol
Th
Series
actinides
Group
Ac
Period
7
State of matter
solid
  • radioactive

Thorium is named after the nordic god Thor. Even though the element is radioactive, it has a half life of 14 billion years (in its most important isotope) – therefore more stable than uranium. It was formerly used for gas mantles in lamps.

Thorium sample, thin sheet in a glass ampoule
Thorium sample, thin sheet in a glass ampoule — Image source: Wikimedia Commons