Description

Terbium(III) Chloride Hydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, commonly supplied as a hydrate. This compound is a crucial precursor material for the synthesis of high-purity terbium-based compounds and advanced functional materials. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial sectors focused on photonics, electronics, and material science, where precise control over terbium content is essential.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key starting material for manufacturing green-emitting phosphors used in display technologies, LEDs, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Optical Fiber Doping: Used in the fabrication of specialty optical fibers for amplifiers and lasers within telecommunications networks.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Magnetostrictive Alloy Synthesis: An important raw material for producing Terfenol-D and other rare earth alloys with giant magnetostrictive properties for sensors and actuators.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a precursor for depositing terbium oxide or other terbium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Employed in laboratories as a standard or reagent for analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and fundamental research in inorganic chemistry.
• Solid-State Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of novel inorganic compounds, ceramics, and nanomaterials for electronic and magnetic studies.
• Medical Imaging Research: Investigated for potential applications in developing contrast agents or probes for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other diagnostic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium(III) Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	19423-82-6
Molecular Formula	TbCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	265.28 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate mass
Synonyms	Terbium Trichloride Hydrate; Terbium Chloride Hydrate; Terbium(3+) Chloride Hydrate; TbCl3 Hydrate; Terbium Chloride (TbCl3), Hydrate; Terbium(III) Chloride, Hydrated; Terbium Chloride, Hydrated
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Quality Control

Our Terbium(III) Chloride Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay for terbium content and analysis of key impurity ions (other rare earths, heavy metals). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results for purity, loss on drying, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TbCl3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (Typical 99.95%)
Purity (Tb/TREO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	Determined on COA
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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