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The team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. Thorium is element number 90 on the periodic table.


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For all the basics about thorium, check out the Visual Elements Periodic Table.
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Thorium oxide was used in mantles in 19th century gas lights. Also other compounds of this radioactive element were even used in toothpaste sold in Germany during World War II!

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