Description

Thulium Trifluoroacetate is a high-purity rare earth compound with the CAS number 70237-00-2. This specialty chemical serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and research, offering exceptional purity and consistency for demanding applications. It is essential for industries and research institutions focused on developing optical materials, catalysts, and specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Optical Material Synthesis: A key precursor for manufacturing specialty glasses, laser crystals, and upconversion nanoparticles for medical imaging and displays.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in the production of high-purity thulium-containing thin films and coatings for electronic and optical devices.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Employed in the development of phosphors for lighting, display technologies, and radiation detection.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent for research in inorganic chemistry, materials science, and rare earth chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other high-value thulium complexes and organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	70237-00-2
Molecular Formula	C6H3F9O6Tm or commonly represented as Tm(CF3COO)3
Molecular Weight	~ 582.08 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Thulium(III) trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic acid thulium(III) salt; Thulium trifluoroacetate hydrate; Tm(CF3CO2)3; Thulium triacetate trifluoro; Thulium trifluoroethanoate; Thulium(3+) trifluoroacetate
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Quality Control

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

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tm basis)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
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.