Thorium


 * Element Name:** Thorium


 * Element Symbol:** Th


 * Atomic Mass:** 232[[image:Thorium_Preston.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 90


 * Protons:** 90


 * Electrons:** 90


 * Discovery:** Jons Jacob Berzelius 1828


 * How It Was Named:** Named for the Scandinavian god of war, **Thor**


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1842°C


 * Boiling Point:** 4788°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Silver and white color
 * Tarnishes when met with oxide which turns it gray and black
 * Pure Thorium is soft and delicate


 * Use Of Element:** Carmera lenses

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 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Thorium was used for nuclear fuel
 * Burns very intense
 * Eliminates light