Description

Terbium Tribromate is a specialized inorganic compound of terbium, a rare earth element, in its +4 oxidation state. This material is valued as a powerful oxidizing agent in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysts, phosphor precursors, and electronic ceramics.

Application

• Oxidizing Agent in Synthesis: Used as a specialized oxidant in the preparation of high-valent metal complexes and advanced inorganic materials.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor material in the development of terbium-activated phosphors for display and lighting applications.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst component in selective oxidation reactions within academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Electronic Ceramics: Employed in the research and development of dielectric and ferroelectric materials for the electronics industry.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Potential use as a source material for depositing terbium-containing thin films.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium Tribromate
CAS No.	97404-20-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Terbium(IV) Bromate; Terbium Bromate (Tb(BrO3)4); Terbium Perbromate (common misnomer); Bromic Acid, Terbium(4+) Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Terbium Tribromate is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing to verify key parameters such as purity and absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a dedicated cabinet for oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to enhance long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Tb Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (Titration)	≥ 97.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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