Description

Terbium Perchlorate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, valued for its role as a high-purity precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to introduce terbium ions into matrices, imparting unique luminescent and magnetic properties. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the phosphor, specialty glass, and catalyst development sectors, where precise material composition is critical.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for producing green-emitting phosphors used in display technologies, LEDs, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to modify the optical and electronic properties of glasses and ceramic materials.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and oxidation reactions.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and chemical research.
• Optical Material Development: Integral in the research and production of advanced optical fibers and laser crystals.
• Magnetic Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of terbium-based alloys and compounds with specific magnetic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Perchlorate
CAS No.	14014-09-6
Molecular Formula	Tb(ClO4)3•xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: ~468.24 g/mol)
Synonyms	Perchloric acid, terbium(3+) salt; Terbium(III) perchlorate; Terbium triperchlorate; Tb(ClO4)3; Terbium perchlorate hydrate; Rare earth perchlorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Terbium Perchlorate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, rare earth content, and anion verification are available upon request. We support custom purity grades to meet specific research and industrial 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dry environment. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Tb Content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.9%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Individual)
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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