Product Properties
Product:Terbium Nitrate
Formula: Tb(NO3)3.6H2O
CAS No.: 57584-27-7
Molecular Weight: 452.94
Density: 1.623g/cm3
Melting point: 89.3ºC
Appearance: White crystalline
Specification of Terbium Nitrate
| Product | Terbium Nitrate | |||
| Grade | 99.999% | 99.99% | 99.9% | 99% |
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | ||||
| Tb4O7 /TREO (% min.) | 99.999 | 99.99 | 99.9 | 99 |
| TREO (% min.) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Rare Earth Impurities | ppm max. | ppm max. | % max. | % max. |
| Eu2O3/TREO Gd2O3/TREO Dy2O3/TREO Ho2O3/TREO Er2O3/TREO Tm2O3/TREO Yb2O3/TREO Lu2O3/TREO Y2O3/TREO | 1 5 5 1 1 10 1 1 3 | 10 20 20 10 10 20 10 10 20 | 0.02 0.13 0.15 0.02 0.01 | 0.01 0.5 0.4 0.05 0.03 |
| Non-Rare Earth Impurities | ppm max. | ppm max. | % max. | % max. |
| Fe2O3 SiO2 CaO Cl- CuO NiO ZnO PbO | 3 30 10 50 1 1 1 1 | 5 50 50 100 3 3 3 3 | 0.001 0.012 0.01 0.03 | 0.005 0.032 0.03 0.03 |
Application of Terbium Nitrate
Catalysis: While not the most common use, Terbium Nitrate can act as a catalyst or a catalyst precursor in certain chemical reactions, including organic synthesis and polymerization processes. Its catalytic action can be attributed to the ability of terbium ions to alter the electronic environment of reactant molecules.
Research and Development: In the field of chemistry and materials science, Terbium Nitrate is used as a precursor for the synthesis of other terbium-containing compounds. Researchers use it to study the properties of terbium and its compounds, including magnetic, luminescent, and electrical behaviors.
Nuclear Medicine and Imaging: The luminescent properties of terbium compounds, including those derived from Terbium Nitrate, are explored for use in medical imaging and diagnostics. They can serve as markers or contrast agents in various imaging techniques due to their bright and distinctive luminescence under specific conditions.
Forensics and Security Marking: The unique luminescent signature of terbium ions can be used in security inks and markers for anti-counterfeiting measures in currency, documents, and high-value products. These markers are invisible under normal light but emit a bright green fluorescence under UV light, aiding in authentication processes.