Thorium /neodymium questions and purchase

[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

 

[jim mcnamara]

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.

 

[berkeman]

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.