Description

Thulium Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of the rare earth element thulium, typically found as a white to pale green powder. This material is valued for its unique optical and magnetic properties, making it a critical component in advanced technological applications. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, nuclear, and specialty glass industries seeking reliable, high-performance materials.

Application

• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Acts as a dopant to produce specific optical properties, including in laser host materials and up-conversion phosphors.
• Electronics and Semiconductors: Used in the production of ferrite materials and other components requiring specific magnetic characteristics.
• Nuclear Technology: Serves as a radiation source in portable X-ray devices due to its isotopic properties.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: A key ingredient for creating specific emission colors in display and lighting technologies.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with tailored magnetic or optical behaviors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Oxide
CAS No.	39455-81-7
Molecular Formula	Tm2O3
Molecular Weight	385.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulia; Dithulium Trioxide; Thulium(III) Oxide; Thulium Sesquioxide; Tm2O3; Rare Earth Oxide Tm-Ox; Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3)
EINECS	254-487-6

Quality Control

Our Thulium Oxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, trace metal content, and physical specifications. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications, ensuring reliable performance in your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tm2O3)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Rare Earth Purity	≥ 99.99% (relative to other RE oxides)
Loss on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-5 µm (other sizes available)

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