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Terbium(III) oxide

99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Diterbium trioxide, Terbium oxide, Terbium sesquioxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Tb2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
365.85
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: terbium

SMILES string

O=[Tb]O[Tb]=O

InChI

1S/3O.2Tb

InChI key

GWYXTVGANSBRNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Terbium(III) oxide (Tb2O3) is a rare earth oxide with high thermal stability and ability to absorb and emit light at specific wavelengths. It is widely used as a key component in solid-state lighting, display technologies, and as a dopant in lasers. Additionally, Tb2O3 is utilized in the production of green phosphors for cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and LED lighting, enhancing energy efficiency and color rendering.

Application

  • Terbium (III) Oxide (Tb2O3) Transparent Ceramics by Two-Step Sintering from Precipitated Powder: This research discusses the processing and properties of Terbium(III) oxide in the creation of transparent ceramics, highlighting its potential in various high-tech applications (Hu et al., 2022).

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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