Description

Terbium Tetrafluoride is an inorganic salt of the rare earth metal terbium, known for its high purity and specific reactivity. This compound is a critical precursor material in advanced manufacturing and research sectors where precise fluorine content and terbium ions are required. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in specialty glass, phosphors, and solid-state materials science for its unique optical and electronic properties.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material in the synthesis of high-efficiency green phosphors used in display technologies (LEDs, plasma displays) and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a doping agent to modify the refractive index and optical properties of fluoride glasses and ceramic components for lasers and fiber optics.
• Solid-State Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of other terbium compounds and complex fluorides used in catalysis and material research.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in certain reactor applications and as a component in neutron-absorbing materials due to terbium's nuclear properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing terbium-containing thin films in microelectronics and optical coatings.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic chemistry, luminescence studies, and the development of new magnetic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Tetrafluoride
CAS No.	36781-15-4
Molecular Formula	TbF4
Molecular Weight	234.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium(IV) fluoride; Tetrafluoroterbium; Terbium fluoride (TbF4); Terbium tetrafluoride anhydrous
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Quality Control

Our Terbium Tetrafluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with traceability from raw materials to final product. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term stability, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (TbF4)	≥ 99.9% (Typical 99.95%)
Terbium (Tb) Content	≥ 67.5%
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.05%
Non-Rare Earth Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-10 µm typical)

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