Description

Thulium Trifluoride is a high-purity inorganic fluoride compound of the rare earth element thulium. This material is valued for its specific chemical stability and optical properties, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, optical coatings, and solid-state laser development.

Application

• Optical Material Fabrication: As a key dopant or component in the production of fluoride glasses and crystals for infrared optics and laser windows.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serving as a high-purity source material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create specialized optical and protective coatings.
• Solid-State Laser Research: A potential doping agent for developing novel laser host materials operating in specific infrared wavelengths.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a fluorinating agent or precursor in the synthesis of other thulium-based compounds and complex fluorides.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized fluorination reactions within laboratory settings.
• Nuclear Industry: Potential applications in neutron absorption or as a component in control rod materials due to thulium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Trifluoride
CAS No.	13760-79-7
Molecular Formula	F3Tm / TmF3
Molecular Weight	225.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium(III) fluoride; Thulium fluoride (TmF3); Thulium fluoride; Trifluorothulium; Thulium trifluoride anhydrous; Thulium fluoride, anhydrous; Thulium(3+) trifluoride
EINECS	237-347-1

Quality Control

Our Thulium Trifluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and titration methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical characteristics is provided with each 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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to TmF3 structure
Assay (TmF3)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tm basis)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm typical)

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