ReO≥84%Terbium Oxide (Tb₄O₇) CAS 12037-01-3 for Rare Earth Magneto-Optical Materials, Phosphor Materials, and Functional Ceramic Applications

1. Product Overview

Terbium Oxide (Tb₄O₇) is an important heavy rare earth oxide material and a high-value rare earth functional material.

High-purity terbium oxide exhibits excellent magneto-optical properties, optical properties, and electronic energy level characteristics. It is mainly used in magneto-optical materials, phosphor materials, display materials, laser materials, and specialty ceramic applications.

Compared with ordinary rare earth oxides, high-purity terbium oxide places greater emphasis on rare earth purity, impurity element control, batch-to-batch stability, as well as optical and magnetic performance.

For the Russian market, this product is mainly targeted at rare earth material enterprises, magnetic material companies, optoelectronic material manufacturers, research institutions, and rare earth raw material traders.

2. Specifications

Product Name: Terbium Oxide

Russian Name: Оксид тербия

Chemical Formula: Tb₄O₇

CAS No.: 12037-01-3

Product Category: Rare earth oxide

Purity:ReO≥84%

Appearance: Light brown or brownish powder

Packaging: 25 kg bags, drums, or customized according to customer requirements

Storage: Store in a dry, moisture-proof environment in sealed containers

3. Main Application Areas

① Magneto-Optical Materials

Terbium oxide exhibits excellent magneto-optical properties and can be used in the manufacturing of magneto-optical crystals, magneto-optical devices, and related functional materials.

② Phosphor Materials and Display Materials

Terbium has special luminescent properties and can be used in green phosphors, display materials, and lighting material systems.

③ Laser and Optical Materials

Used in specialty laser materials, optical glass, and high-performance optical component-related applications.

④ Functional Ceramics and Electronic Materials

Serves as a terbium-based functional material raw material for specialty ceramics, electronic materials, and research and development.

4. Key Purchasing Criteria in the Russian Market

When sourcing high-purity terbium oxide, Russian customers typically focus on:

-Tb₄O₇ purity;

-Total rare earth content;

-Tb element content;

-Non-rare earth impurities (Fe, Si, Ca, Na, etc.);

-Particle size distribution;

-Moisture content and loss on ignition;

-Export technical documentation including COA, TDS, and SDS.

5. Product Advantages

-ReO≥84%

-Excellent magneto-optical and luminescent properties;

-Suitable for high-end rare earth functional materials;

-Stable batch-to-batch supply and quality control;

-Compliant with international trade technical documentation requirements.

6. Packaging and Storage

Terbium oxide should be packaged in clean, sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

It is recommended to store in a dry, well-ventilated environment and to avoid contact with acidic or contaminating substances.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which industries primarily use terbium oxide?

A: It is mainly used in magneto-optical materials, phosphor materials, display materials, laser materials, and functional ceramics.

Q: Why is high purity required for terbium oxide?

A: High purity minimizes the impact of impurities such as iron, silicon, and calcium on optical properties, luminescent properties, and magnetic performance, meeting the requirements of high-end material applications.

Q: What is the difference between terbium oxide and terbium fluoride?

A: Terbium oxide is mainly used in phosphors, magneto-optical, and electronic functional materials; terbium fluoride is primarily used as a rare earth fluoride raw material for metal production and specialty fluoride systems.

Q: What is the difference between terbium oxide, lanthanum oxide, and cerium oxide?

A: Terbium oxide is a heavy rare earth oxide, mainly used in high-performance functional materials; lanthanum oxide and cerium oxide are light rare earth materials, with applications more focused on glass, catalysis, and basic material fields.

Q: What documents are required for purchasing terbium oxide in Russia?

A: Typically, COA, TDS, SDS, certificate of origin, and packaging information are required.