Description

Thulium(III) Iodide is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized in the development of novel optical materials, specialized catalysts, and within academic and industrial research laboratories focusing on lanthanide chemistry.

Application

• Optical Material Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing thulium-doped crystals, glasses, and phosphors used in lasers, fiber amplifiers, and up-conversion materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing thin films containing thulium for electronic or optical coatings.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic and organometallic chemistry, particularly in synthesizing new thulium complexes.
• Catalysis: Investigated as a component or precursor in specialized catalytic systems for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Doping Agent: Used to introduce thulium ions into host matrices to modify electrical, magnetic, or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium(III) Iodide
CAS No.	13813-43-9
Molecular Formula	TmI3
Molecular Weight	549.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium triiodide; Thulium iodide (TmI3); Iodothulium; Thulium(3+) triiodide; Thulium iodine; CAS 13813-43-9; EINECS 237-493-7
EINECS	237-493-7

Quality Control

Our Thulium(III) Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Quality is verified through techniques including titration, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with each batch to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator for long-term preservation to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (TmI3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (Tm)	≥ 99.99% (REO)
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.01% (Total)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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