Description

Terbium Acetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound of the rare earth element terbium, commonly supplied as a crystalline powder. This material is a critical precursor in advanced materials science, valued for its role in imparting unique luminescent and magnetic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key dopant for creating green-emitting phosphors used in display technologies, LEDs, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an efficient emitter or host material in the fabrication of high-performance OLED devices.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• MRI Contrast Agent Development: Investigated as a potential component in gadolinium-free contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Upconversion Nanoparticles (UCNPs): Used as a dopant ion in the synthesis of UCNPs for biomedical imaging, security inks, and solar cells.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Functions as a volatile precursor for depositing terbium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying the coordination chemistry and physical properties of lanthanide complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	14284-95-8
Molecular Formula	Tb(C5H7O2)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: ~ 468.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(acetylacetonato)terbium(III); Terbium(III) acetylacetonate; Terbium tris(2,4-pentanedionate); Tb(acac)3; 2,4-Pentanedione, terbium(III) derivative; Terbium triacetylacetonate
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Quality Control

Our Terbium Acetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, it is recommended to handle the material under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to ambient moisture. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Tb(acac)3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Terbium (Tb) Content	≥ 33.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)

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