Description

Citric Acid Terbium(III) Salt is a coordination compound of the rare earth element terbium with citric acid. This specialized salt is valued for its unique luminescent and magnetic properties, making it a critical material in advanced research and high-tech manufacturing. It is primarily sought by industries and research institutions focused on photonics, materials science, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key precursor for creating terbium-doped phosphors used in display screens, LEDs, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Biochemical Research & Assays: Utilized as a fluorescent probe or label in time-resolved fluorescence immunoassays (TRFIA) and other sensitive detection methods.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), ceramics, and other functional materials.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry Standards: Used for calibration and as a standard in spectroscopic analysis and trace metal determination.
• Optical Device Fabrication: Employed in the development of optical amplifiers, lasers, and fiber optics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citric Acid Terbium(III) Salt
CAS No.	13482-49-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5O7Tb (commonly represented as TbC6H5O7)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 336.03 g/mol (Contact for exact weight of specific hydrate)
Synonyms	Terbium(III) Citrate; Tb(III) Citrate; Citric Acid Terbium Salt; Terbium Citrate; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid Terbium(III) Salt; TbCit; Terbium Citrate Hydrate; Terbium Trihydrogen Citrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Citric Acid Terbium(III) Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content are provided with every shipment.

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 must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Tb Content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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