Description

Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, supplied as a crystalline solid. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its luminescent and magnetic properties in advanced technological applications. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the phosphor, electronics, and specialty glass industries seeking reliable, high-quality rare earth materials.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display screens (e.g., plasma display panels).
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a dopant to modify the optical and electrical properties of glasses and ceramics for lasers and fiber optics.
• Magnetic Materials: Used in research and production of magnetostrictive alloys, such as Terfenol-D, for sensors and transducers.
• Chemical Research & Catalysis: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in organic synthesis and various chemical research applications.
• X-ray Intensifying Screens: Employed in the manufacture of screens to enhance image quality in medical and industrial radiography.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as an analytical standard and reagent in quantitative analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate
CAS No.	10043-27-3
Molecular Formula	Tb(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	453.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium(III) nitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, terbium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Terbium trinitrate hexahydrate; Terbium nitrate (Tb(NO3)3) hexahydrate; Terbium(III) nitrate (1:3) hexahydrate
EINECS	233-146-9

Quality Control

Our Terbium Nitrate, Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards, typically 99.9% (3N) to 99.99% (4N) purity on a rare earth oxide (REO) basis. Impurity levels for other rare earth elements and heavy metals are tightly controlled. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to white crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tb2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tb/TREO)	≥ 99.9%
Loss on Drying	≤ 24.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 1000 ppm total
Solubility (in water)	Clear, complete solution

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.