Description

Terbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium, serving as a critical precursor material in advanced technology sectors. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of terbium ions, which are essential for their unique luminescent and magnetic properties. This compound is particularly vital for manufacturers and research institutions in the phosphor, specialty glass, and electronics industries, where precise material quality directly impacts product performance.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display technologies.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a dopant to modify the optical and magnetic properties of glasses and ceramic materials for lasers and sensors.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research involving rare earth chemistry, catalysis, and material science.
• Electronics: Used in the fabrication of magneto-optical devices and other advanced electronic components.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Doped Crystals: Utilized for growing single crystals doped with Tb3+ ions for solid-state laser applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	57584-27-7
Molecular Formula	Tb(NO3)3·5H2O
Molecular Weight	453.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium Trinitrate Pentahydrate; Nitric Acid, Terbium(3+) Salt, Pentahydrate; Terbium Nitrate (Tb(NO3)3) Pentahydrate; Terbium(3+) Nitrate Pentahydrate; Terbium Nitrate Hydrate; Terbium Nitrate 5-Hydrate; Rare Earth Nitrate
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Quality Control

Our Terbium(III) Nitrate Pentahydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. As an oxidizer, store away from combustible materials and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tb(NO3)3·5H2O)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tb/TREO)	≥ 99.99%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 50 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.