Description

Thulium Hexaboride (TmB6) is a high-purity inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth hexaboride family. This material is valued for its exceptional thermal stability, high melting point, and unique electronic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science and electronics. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial applications where high-temperature performance and specific electrical characteristics are required.

Application

• As a thermionic emission material in specialized cathodes and electron sources.
• In the production of high-temperature crucibles and coatings for metallurgical and semiconductor processing.
• As a dopant or additive in advanced ceramics and composite materials to modify electrical conductivity.
• For scientific research into magnetic, electrical, and catalytic properties of rare earth compounds.
• In the fabrication of neutron absorption and shielding components for nuclear applications.
• As a precursor material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Hexaboride
CAS No.	12046-55-8
Molecular Formula	TmB6
Molecular Weight	226.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium Boride (TmB6); Thulium(0) Hexaboride; Hexaboron Thulium; Thulium Boride (1:6); Thulium Hexaboride Powder; TmB6; Rare Earth Hexaboride
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Quality Control

Our Thulium Hexaboride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to meet stringent research and industrial quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to TmB6 structure
Purity (TmB6)	≥ 99.5%
Thulium (Tm) Content	≥ 73.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP)	≤ 0.5% total
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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