Description

Thulium(III) Sulfate 99.99+% is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium. This exceptional purity grade is critical for advanced applications where trace impurities can significantly impact performance and yield. It is an essential precursor material for research and manufacturing in high-tech sectors, including specialty phosphors, solid-state lasers, and advanced ceramic materials.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: Acts as a key dopant for creating specialized phosphors used in display technologies, security inks, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Solid-State Laser Crystals: Serves as a doping agent in the synthesis of laser host crystals (e.g., YAG, YLF) for medical, scientific, and defense laser systems.
• Advanced Ceramics and Glass: Used to modify the optical and electrical properties of specialty glasses and ceramic composites for electronics and optics.
• Chemical Research and Catalysis: Employed as a starting material in organometallic synthesis and as a catalyst in specialized organic transformations.
• Nuclear Technology: Utilized in research applications due to thulium's specific nuclear properties.
• Doped Fiber Amplifiers: A potential dopant source for optical fibers used in telecommunications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium(III) Sulfate 99.99+%
CAS No.	20731-62-8
Molecular Formula	Tm2(SO4)3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 618.04 g/mol (Contact for hydrate details)
Synonyms	Thulium Sulfate; Thulium(3+) Sulfate; Thulium Sesquisulfate; Thulium Triflate (precursor); Disulfuric acid, thulium(3+) salt (3:2); Thulium(III) Sulphate; Tm2(SO4)3; Rare Earth Sulfate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thulium(III) Sulfate 99.99+% is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of high-tech industries. Quality is verified against established internal specifications, with traceability maintained throughout the production process. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay (Tm2(SO4)3 basis)	≥ 99.99%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Rare Earth Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 100 ppm

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