Description

Terbium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, supplied as a crystalline solid. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced phosphors and optical devices, valued for its ability to emit bright green light under specific excitation. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, specialty glass, and materials science sectors requiring precise luminescent properties.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display screens.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Used in the fabrication of specialized glasses, crystals, and optical fibers for lasers and amplifiers.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial labs for synthesizing novel terbium-doped compounds and nanomaterials.
• Magnetic Materials: A precursor for producing terbium-based alloys and compounds with unique magnetostrictive properties.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in select organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Biomedical Imaging: Investigated for use in developing luminescent probes and markers for biological assays and imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	13798-24-8
Molecular Formula	TbCl3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	373.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium Chloride Hexahydrate; Terbium Trichloride Hexahydrate; TbCl3·6H2O; Terbium(3+) chloride hexahydrate; Terbium chloride (TbCl3) hexahydrate; Terbium(III) chloride, hexahydrate; Rare earth chloride
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Quality Control

Our Terbium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TbCl3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9% (Typical)
Purity (Tb/TREO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride Content	Theoretical
Water of Crystallization	28.0 - 29.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total

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