Stabilization of Th3+ ions into mixed-valence thorium fluoride

The unusual oxidation state +3 of the thorium has been stabilized into a lithium containing non-stoichiometric mixed-valence (III/IV) thorium fluorinated phase with formula Li2+xTh12F50 (0

Electrochemical insertion of Li+ ions into mixed-valence III/IV thorium fluoride and EPR spectra for the raw and inserted compounds.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide