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Terbium (III) Fluoride (TbF3)

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Catalog Number ACM13708639-4
CAS 13708-63-9
Structure
Description Terbium (III) Fluoride (TbF3) is a white powder, insoluble in water, and moderately soluble in strong mineral acids.
Terbium Fluoride is used in special lasers and as a dopant in solid-state devices and has an important role as an activator for green phosphors used in color TV tubes. Terbium is used as a dopant in Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Tungstate, and Strontium Molybdate, Terbium 'green' phosphors (which fluoresce a brilliant lemon-yellow) are combined with divalent Europium blue phosphors and trivalent Europium red phosphors to provide the 'trichromatic' lighting technology which is by far the largest consumer of the world's Terbium supply. Trichromatic lighting provides much higher light output for a given amount of electrical energy than incandescent lighting. It is also used in alloys and in the production of electronic devices.
Synonyms Terbium trifluoride, Trifluoroterbium
Molecular Weight 215.92
Molecular Formula TbF3
Purity 99-99.99%
Appearance Powder
Application Terbium (III) Fluoride (TbF3) is often used in:
-preparation of fluoride glasses
-preparation of electroluminescent thin films and luminescent zinc sulfide
-green phosphors in color TV tubes

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Terbium (III) Fluoride (TbF3)
ItemsTbF3-4NTbF3-3NTbF3-2N
Purity99.99%99.9%99%
Chemical Composition
Tb4O7 /TREO (% min.)99.9999.999
TREO (% min.)818181
Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.% max.% max.
Eu2O3/TREO100.010.01
Gd2O3/TREO200.10.5
Dy2O3/TREO200.20.3
Ho2O3/TREO100.020.05
Er2O3/TREO100.010.03
Tm2O3/TREO10
Yb2O3/TREO10
Lu2O3/TREO10
Y2O3/TREO10
Non-Rare Earth Impuritiesppm max.% max.% max.
Fe2O350.0010.005
SiO2500.010.03
CaO500.010.03
Cl-30.030.03
CuO3
NiO3
ZnO3
PbO3
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Type Rare Earth Fluorides
Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Terbium (III) Fluoride?

The chemical formula of Terbium (III) Fluoride is TbF3.

Is Terbium (III) Fluoride soluble in water?

No, Terbium (III) Fluoride is insoluble in water.

What is Terbium Fluoride used for?

Terbium Fluoride is used in special lasers, as a dopant in solid-state devices, and as an activator for green phosphors used in color TV tubes.

What is the role of Terbium in trichromatic lighting technology?

Terbium 'green' phosphors are combined with divalent Europium blue phosphors and trivalent Europium red phosphors to provide the 'trichromatic' lighting technology, which is more energy-efficient than incandescent lighting.

In what other materials is Terbium used as a dopant?

Terbium is used as a dopant in Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Tungstate, and Strontium Molybdate.

How is Terbium (III) Fluoride produced?

Terbium (III) Fluoride can be produced by reacting terbium (III) carbonate with 40% hydrofluoric acid at 40°C.

What are some uses of Terbium (III) Fluoride?

Terbium (III) Fluoride is used as a source of terbium, in the preparation of fluoride glasses, electroluminescent thin films, and luminescent zinc sulfide.

In which industries are Terbium (III) Fluoride evaporation materials used?

Terbium (III) Fluoride evaporation materials are used in advanced deposition processes in industries such as semiconductor fabrication, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD).

What are the benefits of using Terbium (III) Fluoride in semiconductor deposition?

Terbium (III) Fluoride materials contribute to the precision and performance of semiconductor devices in electronic components.

What properties do coatings created with Terbium (III) Fluoride have in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes?

Coatings created with Terbium (III) Fluoride in PVD processes have enhanced wear resistance and desirable optical characteristics.

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