Description

Thulium(+3) Cation Trinitrate Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element thulium. This compound is a critical precursor material for advanced research and manufacturing processes requiring a soluble and reactive source of trivalent thulium ions. It is essential for scientists and engineers in the fields of specialty materials, electronics, and photonics who require consistent, high-quality rare earth reagents to drive innovation and ensure product performance.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Synthesis: A key dopant for creating specialized phosphors used in display technologies, lasers, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Glass and Optical Fiber Manufacturing: Used to dope glass and fibers to modify refractive index and create active optical components.
• Solid-State Physics and Material Science Research: A fundamental starting material for synthesizing novel thulium-containing compounds, ceramics, and superconductors.
• Nuclear Industry Applications: Utilized in research related to radiation sources and nuclear reactor control due to thulium's specific nuclear properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of thulium oxide or other thulium-based coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium(+3) Cation Trinitrate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	35725-33-8
Molecular Formula	Tm(NO3)3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	477.96 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Thulium(III) Nitrate Hexahydrate; Thulium Trinitrate Hexahydrate; Nitric Acid, Thulium(3+) Salt, Hexahydrate; Thulium Nitrate Hydrate; Thulium Nitrate (Tm(NO3)3) Hexahydrate; Thulium Nitrate 6-Hydrate; Thulium(3+) Nitrate Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Thulium(+3) Cation Trinitrate Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent caking and decomposition. For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale green to colorless crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tm(NO3)3·6H2O)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 20 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 100 ppm (Total)

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