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3D model (JSmol) | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.031.418 |
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| Properties | |
| ThC | |
| Molar mass | 244.049 g/mol |
| Appearance | crystals |
| Density | 10.6 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point | 2,500 °C (4,530 °F; 2,770 K) |
| Structure | |
| cubic | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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