Description

Thulium(III) Chloride is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced optical, electronic, and research applications, valued for its specific luminescent and magnetic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as specialty glass, phosphors, and catalysis.

Application

• Optical Material Production: A key starting material for doping fluoride glasses and crystals used in fiber lasers and amplifiers.
• Phosphor and Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of upconversion phosphors for bio-imaging, security inks, and display technologies.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a high-purity precursor for depositing thulium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating processes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying lanthanide chemistry, magnetism, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
• Specialty Catalysts: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in specific petrochemical and polymerization reactions.
• Doping Agent: Used to dope other materials to modify electrical or optical properties for specialized electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	13537-18-3
Molecular Formula	Cl3Tm / TmCl3
Molecular Weight	275.29 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Thulium Trichloride; Thulium Chloride; Thulium(3+) Chloride; Thulium Chloride (TmCl3); Thulium(III) Chloride Anhydrous; Thulium Chloride Anhydrous; TmCl3; Thulium(3+) trichloride
EINECS	236-886-4

Quality Control

Our Thulium(III) Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure consistent high purity and performance. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and product degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TmCl3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total
Non-Rare Earth Impurities (Fe, Ca, etc.)	≤ 50 ppm total

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