Description

Thulium Bromide is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal thulium, a critical material in advanced technology sectors. Its unique optical and magnetic properties make it a valuable precursor for specialized phosphors, laser crystals, and research-grade catalysts. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of solid-state lighting, electronics, and materials science development.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Serves as a key dopant in the synthesis of specialized phosphors for X-ray intensifying screens and upconversion materials.
• Solid-State Laser Crystal Growth: Used as a starting material for doping laser host crystals, such as YAG or fluoride crystals, for specific laser wavelengths.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a precursor for depositing thin films of thulium-containing compounds in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development Catalyst: Employed in laboratory-scale organic synthesis and polymerization research due to its Lewis acidic properties.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramic Additive: Imparts specific optical properties to glasses and is used in advanced ceramic compositions.
• Magnetic and Superconductivity Research: Utilized in the study of magnetic materials and high-temperature superconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Bromide
CAS No.	14456-51-0
Molecular Formula	TmBr3
Molecular Weight	408.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium(III) Bromide; Thulium Tribromide; Bromothulium; Thulium Bromide (TmBr3); Thulium Bromide Anhydrous; Thulium(3+) tribromide; Thulium bromide (TmBr3), anhydrous
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Quality Control

Our Thulium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP-MS, to meet the stringent requirements of research and high-tech manufacturing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere or in a controlled glovebox environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TmBr3)	≥ 99.9% (Anhydrous basis)
Assay (Tm)	≥ 40.5%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	< 0.1%
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 0.1% total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 0.05% total

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