Description

Thulium Chloride is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium, primarily valued for its role in advanced material science and specialized chemical synthesis. Its unique luminescent and magnetic properties make it a critical precursor for research and industrial applications demanding precise chemical composition. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of specialty glass, phosphors, and catalysis.

Application

• Phosphor and Laser Material Production: Serves as a key dopant in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for display technologies and as an active medium in solid-state lasers.
• Specialty Glass and Fiber Optics: Used to manufacture glasses with specific refractive indices and for doping optical fibers to control light transmission properties.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying rare earth chemistry, magnetic materials, and luminescence.
• Electronic Ceramics: A component in the production of advanced electronic ceramics and capacitors.
• Medical Research: Investigated for potential applications in medical imaging and radiation therapy due to thulium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Chloride
CAS No.	13778-39-7
Molecular Formula	TmCl3 (anhydrous form common)
Molecular Weight	275.29 g/mol (for TmCl3)
Synonyms	Thulium(III) chloride; Thulium trichloride; TmCl3; Thulium chloride (TmCl3); Rare earth chloride; Thulium chloride anhydrous; Thulium chloride hexahydrate (for hydrated form)
EINECS	237-411-3

Quality Control

Our Thulium Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay by titration or ICP-OES, and testing for specific rare earth impurities and moisture content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the product must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (TmCl3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (Rare Earth basis)	≥ 99.9%
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Individual rare earth impurities < 0.01%
Loss on Drying	< 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water and ethanol

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