News Thorium /neodymium questions and purchase

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A budding inventor is experimenting with transformers, proposing to combine thorium and neodymium with resin in a mold to create a new core design. The inventor believes that neodymium will enhance magnetic properties while thorium may improve electrical characteristics. Concerns are raised about the safety of working with thorium, which is considered hazardous, and the need for careful planning and rigorous methodology in the project. The discussion emphasizes the importance of providing detailed calculations, lab setup descriptions, and protective equipment considerations. Participants suggest moving the conversation to a private setting for more in-depth discussion.
tim longbotham
Hi
I'm a budding inventor currently experimenting with transformers - my proposal is to combine thorium and neodymium then mixing to bind them with resin apply in a mold. I will then replace my laminated core with my molded frame. It is my thoughts that the neodymium may enhance the magnetic characteristics and the thorium it is my hope will enhance the electrical characteristics. Any thoughts, concerns or suggestions would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you for your time and efforts in assisting my request.
tim
 
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This is the MSDS for Thorium: http://ibilabs.com/msds/thorium-compounds-msds/thorium-metal-msds/ -- not a safe element to play with.
What you are proposing, if you can actually purchase the metal, needs forethought. I see very little rigor or forethought in what you ask. Please expand, example: show your calculations and explain your lab setup and protective equipment.
 
Actually, we need to take this to a Private Conversation.

@tim longbotham -- please start a Private Conversation with Jim and myself with the items that Jim has requested.
 

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