Description

Thulium Boride is an advanced inorganic compound belonging to the rare earth boride family. This material is valued for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and unique electrical properties, making it a critical component in specialized high-performance applications. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial sectors that require materials with extreme durability and specific functional characteristics under demanding conditions.

Application

• Advanced Ceramics & Refractories: Used as an additive to enhance the hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance of ceramic composites and refractory linings.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Employed in specialized thin-film coatings and as a dopant material for modifying electrical properties in semiconductor research.
• Surface Engineering: Applied in protective coatings and thermal spray processes to improve the surface hardness and corrosion resistance of metal components.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in materials science research for synthesizing novel compounds and studying high-temperature superconductivity.
• Neutron Absorption: Investigated for potential use in nuclear shielding and control rod applications due to the neutron-absorbing properties of boron.
• Additive Manufacturing: Explored as a reinforcing agent in metal matrix composites produced via 3D printing for aerospace and defense components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Boride
CAS No.	12310-47-3
Molecular Formula	TmB6 (primary form)
Molecular Weight	216.17 g/mol (TmB6)
Synonyms	Thulium Hexaboride; Boron Thulium Alloy; Thulium Boride (TmB6); Thulium(3+) hexaboride; Rare Earth Boride; CAS 12310-47-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thulium 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 distribution, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to TmB6 structure
Purity (TmB6)	> 99.5%
Thulium (Tm) Content	> 78.0%
Boron (B) Content	> 21.5%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (other sizes available)
Trace Metals (ICP)	< 500 ppm total
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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