Description

Terbium Sulfate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, known for its distinct luminescent properties. This compound is a critical precursor material for manufacturing high-performance phosphors and optical components. It is essential for industries requiring precise light emission, such as advanced electronics, security printing, and medical imaging. Global suppliers rely on consistent quality and purity for research and specialized manufacturing processes.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and plasma display panels.
• Optical Materials: Used in the fabrication of specialized glasses, crystals, and optical fibers for lasers and amplifiers.
• Security Features: Employed in the production of anti-counterfeiting inks and pigments for banknotes and secure documents due to its unique luminescence under UV light.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial laboratories for synthesizing novel terbium-based compounds and studying magnetic or optical phenomena.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in specific organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Medical Diagnostics: Potential use in developing contrast agents or biomarkers for certain bio-imaging techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Sulfate
CAS No.	13842-67-6
Molecular Formula	Tb2(SO4)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	750.14 (Anhydrous, approx.)
Synonyms	Terbium(III) sulfate; Terbium sesquisulfate; Sulfuric acid, terbium(3+) salt (3:2); Terbium sulfate hydrate; Terbium trisulfate; Dysprosium group sulfate; Rare earth sulfate; Tb2(SO4)3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Terbium Sulfate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD), to verify chemical composition and crystal structure. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms
Assay (as Tb2(SO4)3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 30 ppm

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