Description

Thulium(III) Acetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth metal thulium, widely recognized for its unique luminescent and catalytic properties. This compound is essential for advanced material science and specialized chemical synthesis, offering researchers and manufacturers a reliable source of trivalent thulium ions. It is primarily utilized in the development of phosphors, specialty catalysts, and as a precursor in the synthesis of other thulium-based compounds for electronics and optical applications.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key precursor for manufacturing phosphors used in X-ray intensifying screens, display panels, and anti-counterfeiting inks.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for catalysts employed in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Dopant for Optical Fibers and Crystals: Used to dope glass, crystals, and optical fibers to modify their refractive index and create active laser media.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a precursor for depositing thin films of thulium oxide or other complex materials in semiconductor and coating processes.
• Research and Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new magnetic, optical, and catalytic materials.
• Medical Research Applications: Investigated for potential use in medical imaging and radiation therapy due to thulium's nuclear properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Thulium(III) Acetate
CAS No.	39156-80-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9O6Tm or often written as Tm(CH3COO)3
Molecular Weight	348.06 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Thulium Acetate; Acetic acid, thulium(3+) salt; Thulium triacetate; Tris(acetato-O)thulium; Thulium(3+) acetate; Thulium acetate hydrate; TMAC
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Quality Control

Our Thulium(III) Acetate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light), necessitating handling in a controlled environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tm2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (Rare Earth Content)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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