Description

Thulium(III) Bromide Hydrate 99 is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium. This compound is valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis and research applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fields of optical materials, specialty catalysts, and solid-state chemistry.

Application

• Optical Material Synthesis: A key starting material for producing thulium-doped crystals, glasses, and fibers used in lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a source material for depositing thulium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Solid-State Chemistry: An essential reagent for synthesizing novel inorganic compounds and complex oxides for material science research.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Employed in the development of specialized phosphors for lighting and display technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical raw material for fundamental research in lanthanide chemistry and exploratory material development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium(III) Bromide Hydrate 99
CAS No.	226419-26-7
Molecular Formula	TmBr3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	408.65 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Thulium Tribromide Hydrate; Thulium Bromide Hydrate; Thulium(3+) Bromide Hydrate; Tribromothulium Hydrate; Thulium(III) Bromide; Thulium Bromide; CAS 226419-26-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Thulium(III) Bromide Hydrate 99 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and trace metal analysis by ICP, to meet stringent specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TmBr3·xH2O)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Tm, by Titration)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Other Rare Earths (ICP)	≤ 0.1% total

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