Description

Terbium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional thermal stability and unique electronic properties. This material is critical for high-performance applications requiring robust materials under extreme conditions. It is primarily utilized in the electronics, aerospace, and advanced materials research sectors for components like specialized coatings and thermionic emitters.

Application

• Thermionic Emitters: Used in high-temperature electron emission devices and cathodes.
• Protective Coatings: Applied as a hard, wear-resistant coating for cutting tools and aerospace components.
• Electronics: Serves as a dopant or component in specialized semiconductors and electronic ceramics.
• Neutron Absorption: Utilized in nuclear reactor control rods and shielding materials due to boron content.
• High-Temperature Refractories: Incorporated into crucibles and linings for molten metal processing.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying rare-earth boride chemistry and properties.
• Sputtering Targets: Used in physical vapor deposition (PVD) to create thin films for optical and electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Boride
CAS No.	12008-31-0
Molecular Formula	TbB6 (most common form)
Molecular Weight	204.78 g/mol (for TbB6)
Synonyms	Terbium hexaboride; TbB6; Terbium boride (TbB6); Terbium(3+) boride; Rare earth boride; Terbium-boron alloy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Terbium Boride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Consistent with Terbium Hexaboride (TbB6) phase
Purity (TbB6 basis)	≥ 99.5%
Terbium (Tb) Content	≥ 77.5% (by ICP)
Boron (B) Content	≥ 22.0% (by ICP)
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (other sizes available)
Trace Metals (ICP)	< 1000 ppm total

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