Refractory Technology
Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except

Electrical conductivity
Thermal conductivity
Cost
Fusion point

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Refractory Technology
What is Thoria?

Thoria Has high fusion temperature (> 3000°C) but poor resistance to thermal shock
Thoria Has high resistance to basic slags
All of these
Which is expensive & radioactive, is used in crucibles for melting high purity metals

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