Description

Terbium Oxalate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element terbium. This compound is a critical precursor material for the synthesis of advanced phosphors and luminescent materials. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, lighting, and specialty ceramics industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key raw material for producing green-emitting phosphors used in trichromatic fluorescent lamps, LEDs, and display screens.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a dopant to modify the optical and electrical properties of glasses and advanced ceramic materials.
• Catalyst Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and petroleum cracking processes.
• Solid-State Lasers: Acts as a doping agent in laser crystals and other solid-state optical materials.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research for developing new magnetic, optical, or electronic materials.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent for chemical analysis and spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Oxalate
CAS No.	996-33-8
Molecular Formula	Tb₂(C₂O₄)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	717.85 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Terbium(III) oxalate; Oxalic acid, terbium(3+) salt; Terbium trioxalate; Terbium oxalate hydrate; Terbium sesquioxalate
EINECS	213-635-5

Quality Control

Our Terbium Oxalate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material manufacturing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content are 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light), requiring careful handling to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Tb₂O₃)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Tb₂(C₂O₄)₃)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 500 ppm total

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