Description

Thulium Sulfate Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium, supplied as a crystalline solid. This compound serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing advanced materials and specialty chemicals, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. It is essential for research and industrial applications in sectors such as electronics, catalysis, and specialized glass manufacturing. Global suppliers and manufacturers seeking a dependable source for high-purity rare earth compounds will find this material meets stringent quality requirements.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Used as a dopant in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for display panels and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Employed as an additive to modify the optical and physical properties of glasses and ceramic composites.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing other high-purity thulium compounds and coordination complexes.
• Analytical Reagents: Utilized in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and quantitative determinations.
• Nuclear Applications: Investigated for use in certain radiation-related applications due to thulium's specific nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Sulfate Octahydrate
CAS No.	13778-40-0
Molecular Formula	Tm2(SO4)3·8H2O
Molecular Weight	778.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium(III) sulfate octahydrate; Thulium sesquisulfate octahydrate; Dithulium trisulfate octahydrate; Thulium sulfate hydrate; Thulium sulphate octahydrate; Rare earth sulfate; Thulium(3+) sulfate octahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thulium Sulfate Octahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards, with traceability maintained throughout the production process. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We can support compliance with various customer-specific and industry-standard 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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tm2(SO4)3·8H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tm basis)	≥ 99.9% (REO)
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)

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